Hearty and Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipes
If you’re looking for a great list of hearty and delicious meals, you’re going to love these Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipes. They’re not only tasty, but they’re also super simple to whip up. Is there anything better than letting your crockpot do all the work? These slow cooked comfort food recipes are the perfect list to make!
Check out these simple slow cooker recipes to make dinnertime and planning a breeze.
The best thing about cooking in a slow cooker is that you set your cooking time, and walk away. Then, just a few hours later, your dinner is ready and waiting to enjoy. Seriously, does it get any better than that?!
Do you want a chuck roast that melts in your mouth? Or an easy way to make inexpensive cuts tender? With a slow cooker, you can achieve both effortlessly! Simply set it up, and enjoy tender, flavorful meat every time.
Why is my meat dried out when cooked in a slow cooker?
There are a couple of things that you can do. First, make certain that you have enough liquid in the slow cooker when you’re using it.
Adding in some 1/2 cup of water or even beef broth can really go a long ways.
Secondly, you might want to think about searing the meat with a little bit of olive oil in a large pan and cooking on high heat before adding it to the crock pot. This can help to seal in some juices and keep it tender during cooking times.
How long should you cook pot roast in the slow cooker on high?
Cooking on low for 8-10 hours will produce a much more tender (and flavorful) pot roast. However, sometimes time just won’t allow it, will it?
In those instances, you can crank your Crockpot up to high and get that pot roast done in much less time. The general rule of thumb for cooking a roast in a slow cooker is about an hour and a half per pound of meat. So, a 3 pound roast would take approximately 4.5 hours on high.
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How do you know when slow cooker pot roast is done?
Just because there is a rule of thumb, doesn’t mean there aren’t the occasional exceptions. So, you want to be sure that your pot roast is actually done before you bite into it, right?
Unfortunately, when meat is slowly brought to temperature, it doesn’t always “roast”, so some of the meat may have a pinkish tinge. That doesn’t mean it isn’t done!
Is your pot roast beef or pork? The answer can be super long and complicated, but if roasting your pork on a crockpot, you basically want the meat to fall off the bone. IF it doesn’t, keep cooking it. You can also stick a meat thermometer into the thickest part. You are looking for a minimum temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you are cooking a beef pot roast, you will probably want to shoot more for 195 degrees Fahrenheit in order to break the collagen down enough for it to break away from the bone.
What are some side dishes that go well with slow cooker pot roast recipes?
This is all up to what you’re craving. You can throw in some veggies with your pot roast or cook up some carrots, onions, and green peppers on the side.
You’ll see that a lot of these recipes already have added in side dish ingredients like peeled and cut potatoes and carrots and onions and garlic, too. Because honestly, most things go really well with pot roast!
Pan Fried Potatoes and Carrots are perfect for a pot roast as they can be extra yummy with a gravy or drippings over them.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipes
Don't miss out on these slow cooker pot roast recipes. Such a great way to make a hearty and delicious meal.
Pot Roast for Two!
Pot Roast for Two is an easy dinner recipe idea that uses roasted vegetables and beef that is cooked in a 2-quart slow cooker. Perfect for two people!
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Mushrooms
Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms is hearty, comforting, and easy to make in a crockpot or even your Instant Pot.
It’s a classic recipe with an Italian-inspired twist, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and tender veggies.
Pork Pot Roast Sandwich
A pork pot roast sandwich is the ultimate grab-and-go meal.
Warm, tender pot roast flavored with carrots, onions, celery, and seasonings, nestled between two soft buns.
Crock Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions
Get your slow cooker out and let it make dinner for you with this Crock Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions.
You will enjoy this hearty roast beef with rich gravy.
Slow Cooker Roast Beef | One Pot Dinner
Slow Cooker Roast Beef is the perfect winter dinner… one pot, plenty of vegetables, and moist pull-apart roast beef that melts in your mouth.
You're going to love this simple recipe.
Gluten-free Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches {dairy-free option}
One of our favorite slow cooker meals, these Gluten-free French Dip Sandwiches make for a hearty, filling dinner!
Such a hearty and simple meal!
Rump Roast - Crock Pot or Pressure Cooker
This Fail Proof Rump Roast recipe will give you tender rump roast every time.
This recipe gives instructions for using the Crock Pot or an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Pot Roast is melt in your mouth tender. Chuck roast is slow cooked with potatoes, carrots, onions, coffee and vegetable broth to create a flavorful meal.
Put this crock pot roast recipe on your holiday table, or let it cook on a busy day and come home to a warm, comforting meal.
This recipe uses coffee to tenderize the meat!
Chile Colorado Beef Stew
Chile Colorado is a traditional Mexican recipe made with beef slow cooked in red chile sauce until fork-tender and mouthwatering delicious!
The flavors of this dish are amazing!
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken & Vegetables
A healthy slow cooker roast chicken with vegetables is the perfect mid-week family meal (includes tips for getting a crispy skin!).
This recipe also makes plenty for leftovers.
Easy Pot Roast with Gravy
This easy pot roast with gravy is a delicious and comforting dinner!
It only takes 5 ingredients and a crockpot to make a tender, juicy roast with a delicious, thick brown gravy!
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Po-Boys
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Po-boys – crusty french bread stuffed with juicy, fall-apart tender roast beef that’s been slow cooking for hours, topped with lettuce, mayonnaise and lots of gravy.
Good and sloppy, just like they make ’em in New Orleans
Mississippi Pot Roast — made in the slow cooker!
A Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe worthy of your next Sunday or holiday meal.
This roast is sure to impress your friends and loved ones.
This recipe produces a juicy, tender, and well seasoned meat.
Cochinita Pibil + VIDEO
Cochinita Pibil is tender, juicy pork simmering in a tasty achiote sauce.
Wrapped up in banana leaves to create an authentic and absolutely delicious Mexican food classic.
Serve with tortillas and your favorite salsa.
Slow Cooker: Birria de res + VIDEO
Birria de Res is made of tender beef slow cooked for hours in a savory and robust chile sauce.
This is an authentic Mexican recipe that's easy to make and easy to eat.
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded beef is incredibly tender and delicious.
It’s super simple and easy to make and perfect for nachos, tacos, salads, burritos, chimichangas, chilaquiles, tamales and more!
Machaca Burritos - made in the slow cooker!
Ready for a new twist for Taco Tuesday? This burrito recipe is where it's at.
Full of flavor and taste!
Pot Roast Crockpot Recipe • Food Folks and Fun
This Pot Roast Crockpot recipe is super moist and tender.
It’s served with a delicious brown gravy made from the pot roast drippings along with onions and mushrooms.
Gluten-free Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Gluten-free Pot Roast is one of those super easy meals that is full of veggies and is a stick to your ribs type of meal.
If you have a family member that is a meat and potatoes kind of person, they’ll love this gluten-free crock pot roast recipe.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Homemade Onion Soup Mix (VIDEO)
Fall-apart-tender pot roast cooked in the crock-pot with root vegetables and homemade onion soup mix.
This super easy recipe takes about 20 minutes to prep.
Serve it with your favorite mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or cauliflower for the best type of comfort food meal.
Slow Cooker Italian Roast Beef
This recipe for Italian Roast Beef recipe simmers slowly for a few hours making it incredibly flavorful and fork tender.
It makes the perfect addition to the traditional Sunday dinner.
This Italian roast beef is also low carb \ keto friendly!
Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast (My Way)
Your family will enjoy my version of the classic Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. You'll love the minimal prep and tender, flavorful beef every single time.
Once you’ve covered and cooked these recipes, you’re going to love diving in! Each of these simple recipes offer a great flavor that is certain to have you coming back for one more bite.
Which of these slow cooker pot roast recipes are you excited to make first?
amazing recipes Kelli, surely gonna try
Thanks for the recipe!!! gonna do that this weekend 🙂