Discover a simple and delicious pot roast recipe that creates its own gravy. Perfect for busy individuals who want homemade flavor without the all-day cooking. Ideal for a 5-6 pound cut!

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Steps for Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Here's a step-by-step instructions for making Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast:

  1. In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water.
  2. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  3. Cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Why you'll love Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

  • Convenience: The slow cooker allows for a hands-off cooking approach, enabling you to prepare the pot roast in the morning and return home to a delicious, fully-cooked meal without needing to spend valuable time in the kitchen after a long day.
  • Tender and Flavorful: Cooking the pot roast slowly at low temperatures breaks down the tough fibers in the meat, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish that melts in your mouth. The slow infusion of seasonings and vegetables enhances the overall taste, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.
  • Versatile and Customizable: The recipe can easily be adapted to suit personal preferences or dietary needs. You can add various vegetables, herbs, and spices, or substitute different cuts of meat, allowing for a unique and personalized pot roast every time you make it.
Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Awesome Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Ingredients

  • 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 1 1⁄4 cups water
  • 5 1⁄2 lbs pot roast

Instructions 

  • In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water.
  • Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture.
  • Cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours.

Notes

  • Choose the right cut of meat, such as chuck roast, for optimal tenderness and flavor; sear it beforehand to enhance the taste and create a rich, caramelized crust that adds depth to the dish.
  • Layer the vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, and onions) and season generously with herbs and spices; ensure to add enough liquid (broth or wine) for proper cooking and to keep the roast moist throughout the slow-cooking process.