This slow cooker pot roast recipe is hearty with root vegetables to make a complete meal. Also known as: Busy Day Pot Roast.
Everyone loves the slow cooker because it makes our life easier. One of my "go-to"recipes is a slow cooker pot roast with root vegetables, that is hearty and so satisfying, you won't believe how easy it is to make.
Way back before crockpots were super popular, a friend of mine shared one of her family's favorite meals called, 'Busy Day Pot Roast." This was made in a large oven roasting pan on low heat, so that at the end of the day, you could easily get dinner on the table will minimal effort.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
I think originally she only used potatoes, onions and carrots, as the base, but I like to add other root vegetables like parsnips and turnips. Of course, you can switch it up any way you like. You can even add mushrooms, tomatoes and peppers.
What You'll Need
- 1 -2 pounds chuck roast
- pound mixed bite sized potatoes
- 3 carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 2 turnips
- 1 large onion
- 1 envelope of Lipton's French Onion Soup Mix
TIP: If you don't have onion soup mix you can use another seasoning mix that you probably have in the pantry. I have a poultry mix that I sometimes use. Or try sprinkling on some of your favorites. I'd start with salt and pepper. Then I'd probably add thyme, parsley and onion powder.
Set all the vegetables on the bottom to soak up all the beef flavor. Then sprinkle the top of the beef with a package of Lipton's french onion soup mix and you are good to go.
Can You Use Frozen Chuck Roast?
Yes, you can. In fact, I do this all the time. Take your frozen chuck roast out of the freezer and microwave it for a minute or 2 just enough to be able to remove the packaging. Then place it right on top of the vegetables and add your spices on top. Set the slow cooker on high and your pot roast will be ready in 6 - 8 hours.
This is great when you are short on time. In fact, I often pick up one or two chuck roasts when they are on sale in the grocery store and freeze them to have on hand for this exact purpose.
A little green salad for color and you have a delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Italian Beef Sandwiches
Jerk Chicken
BBQ Ribs
Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe with Root Vegetables
AKA busy day pot roast you can easily put this together in the morning and come home to a full healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mixed bite sized potatoes, or 3 large russet potatoes washed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 parsnips peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 turnips peeled and cut in quarters
- 1 large onion cut into large pieces
- 1 -2 pounds chuck roast
- 1 envelope of Lipton's French Onion Soup Mix
Instructions
- Place all vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Next place the roast on top.
- Spread the Lipton's soup mix on top of the roast
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 526Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 6gSugar: 6gProtein: 36g
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PenniH
Meh...I added a can of beef broth (did I miss liquid being added?) And even with the onion soup mix this was bland, yet easy to make. I liked that it had so many root vegetables, but I'd like to find something easy to make AND tasty.
Patti Estep
No Penni, I never add any liquid. That's the beauty of a slow cooker. Sorry you didn't think it was tasty. I suggest you add whatever spices and/or seasonings that you prefer. For example, you might add hot paprika or a BBQ rub etc...