Description
A hearty and flavorful roast cooked to perfection in the slow cooker with tender potatoes, carrots, and a savory gravy. The ultimate comfort food after a long day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized roast (chuck roast recommended)
- 6–7 potatoes, peeled and cut up
- 5–6 carrots, sliced
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
- 2 packages dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and cut up the potatoes, slice the carrots, and chop the onion.
- Layer in Crockpot: Add the roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions to the crockpot.
- Make the Gravy: In a bowl, mix the dry onion soup with the cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the meat and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
- Serve: Once cooked, slice the roast and serve with the gravy and vegetables.
Notes
- Roast Variations: You can use other types of roasts, such as a round roast or brisket, but chuck roast is ideal for slow cooking.
- Gravy: For a thicker gravy, you can whisk in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking process.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables, like parsnips or celery, for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg