Crock Pot Chuck Roast is a simple and delicious way to make a family-friendly meal. This recipe takes advantage of the long cooking time in the slow cooker to ensure that this dish will be fork tender. The meat can simmer for hours with very little attention, making it perfect for busy families on the go!
Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
When it comes to a delicious and easy dinner, slow cooker chuck roast is hard to beat. With very little work, this inexpensive cut of meat tastes amazing and will be so tender.
What is pot roast?
A pot roast is a tough cut of meat that has been slow cooked in liquid. The term “pot roast” usually refers to beef, but it can be any animal. It is basically a tough and inexpensive cut of meat that is cooked for a long time in liquid until it is flavorful and tender.
Why Cook a Pot Roast in the Crockpot?
There are many reasons why cooking a pot roast in the crock pot is the best way to cook this chuck roast. The slow cooker is a great way to cook because it’s so easy and you can leave it unattended for hours. Plus, the slow cooking process will make this tough cut of meat very tender. That means, even the cheapest cut of meat will be fork tender.
Another reason why I like using my crockpot when making pot roast in the slow cooker or crock pot is because it saves energy. I love that my slow cooker won’t heat the house up like an oven will.
How to Thicken Gravy for Pot Roast
I use flour to thicken my gravy. When I am starting the beef in the slow cooker, I add the seasoning and the flour into a bag. Then I place the beef inside. This coats the beef evenly. As it cooks, the flour thickens the naturally occurring gravy.
Why Is My Crock-Pot Roast Tough?
If the pot roast or chuck roast is tough, it is because it needs more cooking time. As the beef cooks the muscles and connective tissues break down and this makes the beef tender. Also, if you cook the roast at a high temperature, the roast will be tough. Since you are using the slow cooker, this is not an issue.
How long do you keep a roast in a crock pot?
When I am making this chuck roast in the crock pot, I cook it for 6 hours on high. You can also cook the roast for 12 hours in low, depending on what works best for you.
What Kind Of Roast Is Good For Pot Roast
Since pot roast isn’t a specific cut of meat, there are several roasts that can be used. However, I like using chuck roast. It is my favorite cut because it cooks down perfectly in this recipe and it has the best flavor. It also comes with the best price tag.
Crock Pot Chuck Roast Ingredients
- Beef chuck shoulder roast
- Garlic salt
- Slap Ya Mama seasoning
- Pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- All purpose flour
- Vegetable oil
- Celery
- Onion
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Rotel
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Beef broth
How to Make a Chuck Roast in the Crock Pot
- Place all seasonings and flour into a large gallon baggie. Toss until well combined.
- Place beef roast into baggie and coat completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the meat on each side.
- Lightly spray crock pot with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Place beef roast into crock pot, add celery, onions, potatoes and carrots, top with Rotel and cream of mushroom. Add beef broth
- Cover and cook on high for 6 hours
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Crock Pot Chuck Roast
Equipment
- 8 quart crock pot
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck shoulder roast
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
- 2 stalks celery. sliced
- 1 medium onion. diced
- 4 russet potatoes. cut into 8 cubes
- 5 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 10 oz can Rotel
- 10.5 oz can Cream of Mushroom soup
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Place all seasonings and flour into a large gallon baggie. Toss until combined.
- Place beef roast into baggie and coat completely.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Seer beef on each side.
- Lightly spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place roast into crock pot, add vegetables, top with Rotel, cream of mushroom soup and beef broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 6 hours.
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