Simple Sunday Pot Roast (Crock-Pot) Recipe

Name: Simple Sunday Pot Roast (Crock-Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup flour; 14 ounces reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 2 12-3 lbs boneless beef roast (I use outside round); 8 ounces baby carrots (or regular carrots cut to approximate baby carrots); 2 -4 celery ribs, cut in 2 inch lengths (optional); 1 cup onion, diced; 1 lb baby potatoes, scrubbed (or regular potatoes quartered)

Servings: persons

½ cup flour
14 ounces reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 12-3 lbs boneless beef roast (I use outside round)
8 ounces baby carrots (or regular carrots cut to approximate baby carrots)
2 -4 celery ribs, cut in 2 inch lengths (optional)
1 cup onion, diced
1 lb baby potatoes, scrubbed (or regular potatoes quartered)

1
Spray your crock with cooking spray (4-6 quart crockpot).
2
In a medium bowl gradually whisk broth into flour, a bit at a time to prevent lumps.
3
Whisk in tomato paste, thyme, salt and pepper.
4
Place beef roast in center of crock and arrange vegetables around it.
5
Pour the gravy mixture over the beef and vegetables.
6
Cover and Cook on low 8-9 hours, or on high 4-5 hours, or until meat is tender.
7
Note: I have found that sometimes a little of the flour mixture over-thickens at the bottom edge of the crock.
8
It isn't difficult to clean up later but if you want to prevent this you could try running a spatula around the edges right to the bottom once the liquid starts bubbling.

330

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup flour, 14 ounces reduced-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Simple Sunday Pot Roast (Crock-Pot) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Sunday Pot Roast (Crock-Pot)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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