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easiest pot roast with rich gravy

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Betsy Wolfe
@Wolfebets
Ft Worth, TX

You only need five ingredients and some seasoning to make this super easy pot roast. No pre-cooking or browning required. It's a small effort for something to enjoy after a long day or shoveling snow. A family favorite for years.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Crock Pot recipes that are easy and full of flavor are essential when cooking for a family. This pot roast recipe has minimal ingredients and is super tasty. The gravy is rich and creamy; a perfect complement to the hearty beef roast. The Test Kitchen smelled amazing while this was cooking. Once done, the roast is tender and melts in your mouth. Delicious served over butter noodles.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For easiest pot roast with rich gravy

  • 1 pkg
    powdered onion soup mix
  • 2 can
    condensed mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
  • 1 can
    sliced mushrooms (8 oz)
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    liquid (beef broth, red wine, water, or a combination)
  • 2-4 lb
    beef roast (a cheaper cut like chuck or sirloin)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make easiest pot roast with rich gravy

  • Combining soups and liquid in a large measuring cup.
    1
    In a large bowl, combine the onion soup mix, mushroom soup, undrained mushrooms, and garlic powder. Whisk in the liquid.
  • Roast, trimmed of fat, placed in a Crock Pot.
    2
    Trim any excess fat and bones from the roast. Place the meat into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Pouring soup mixture over the meat.
    3
    Pour the soup mixture over the meat.
  • Letting the meat cook in the Crock Pot.
    4
    Cover and set the cooker to High. Cook for 6-8 hours until the meat falls apart. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pot roast served over butter noodles with gravy on the side.
    5
    Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles with a veggie on the side.
  • 6
    ALTERNATE COOKING METHOD: If you don't want to wait for the Crock Pot, follow all the same steps but use a covered casserole or foil covered metal pan. Roast in the oven at 325 degrees F for 2.5 to 3 hours.
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