Super tender, juicy, fall-apart crock pot roast is not as hard as you think! This slow cooker recipe uses a few simple ingredients (one of them is patience) to make the most flavorful (yet stupid easy) pot roast ever! Carrots add the perfect touch! Originally posted January 18, 2018.
I don’t know about you guys, but I kind of wanted to just skip January this year, and all the dumb kale diets that go with it. I’m having some serious December withdrawals. I kind of feel like December broke up with me and I wasn’t ready for it. Now I’m dying my hair, “finding myself,” my face is breaking out and all I want is Ben and Jerry’s. Come on, December. We were so good together.
We’re two weeks into the new year anyway, and that’s usually about when my diet peters out, so I’m comin at you with some comfort food to numb the Christmas break up. POT ROAST AND MASHED POTATOES FOREVER.
So what liquid goes in pot roast? Beef broth, beef stock, wine or beer are all good choices. The pot roast gets more tender, the longer it cooks. You can make your pot roast more flavorful by adding fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme or oregano.
Crock Pot Pot Roast
Pot Roast is a beef chuck roast that has been braised slowly with savory spices like garlic and onions. (If your grandma hasn’t made this for you at least once, you need to get a new grandma. This is American comfort food at it’s finest, especially when you pair it with Creamy Mashed Potatoes.)
Do you suck at making pot roast as much as I used to? You can be a great pot roast maker, you really can be. All it takes is a little patience and a packet of onion soup mix. (Those onion soup packets are pretty magical. I use them to make this 3 Ingredient Roasted Potatoes with Crunchy Onions, too. So good.)
Why is my Crock Pot Chuck Roast tough?
I seriously used to be the worst at making pot roast so I used to ask myself that question all the time. They always came out kind of flavorless, or worse, so tough that you could barely chew through them. But since discovering the onion soup mix trick and the most important rule (waiting), I always get super tender, flavorful, juicy pot roasts.
Should a roast be covered in liquid in a slow-cooker?
FAQ
What is the best liquid for pot roast?
Do you need to add liquid to pot roast?
Do you use stock or broth for pot roast?
What is the best liquid for a slow cooker?
What can I put in a pot roast?
Beef broth, beef stock, wine or beer are all good choices. The pot roast gets more tender, the longer it cooks. You can make your pot roast more flavorful by adding fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme or oregano.
What can I use as a braising liquid for a pot roast?
Browse different pot roast recipes for ideas on what to use as your braising liquid. Aromatics such as sauteed onions or garlic are often included in the braising liquid. Add vegetables to the meat and you have a complete one-pot meal. Potatoes, carrots, onions, and mushrooms are typical additions, but you can get creative.
How much water should you add to a pot roast?
Generally, a good rule of thumb is to add enough liquid to cover about one-third to halfway up the sides of the pot roast. If you’re using vegetables in your pot roast recipe, they will release some moisture as they cook. Consider this when determining the amount of water to add.
What seasoning should you add to a pot roast?
Now, it’s time to add seasonings and herbs to your pot roast. The choice of seasonings depends on your personal preference, but some classic options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves. Be generous with the seasoning, but remember to taste and adjust as needed.