Slow Cooker Easy Pot Roast With Rich Tomato Gravy

Name: Slow Cooker Easy Pot Roast With Rich Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 3 -4 lbs cross-rib roasts or 3 -4 lbs rump roast, about; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup; 1 (14 ounce) can condensed beef broth (undiluted); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (optional); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional) or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (optional)

Servings: persons

3 -4 3 -4 lbs cross-rib roasts or 3 -4 lbs rump roast, about
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
2 tablespoons flour
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (14 ounce) can condensed beef broth (undiluted)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (optional)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional) or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (optional)

1
Pat roast dry with paper towel.
2
In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add roast and cook, turning, until brown on all sides, about 7 to 10 minutes.
4
Transfer to slow cooker.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring, until vegetables are softened.
7
Add garlic, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
8
Sprinkle mixture with flour and stir.
9
Add tomato soup and beef broth and cook, stirring, until thickened.
10
Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
11
Pour mixture over roast, cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, until meat is very tender.
12
Remove roast from slow cooker and place on serving platter.
13
Stir in brown sugar and vinegar, if using, to pan juices.
14
Pour sauce over roast or serve in a separate sauce boat.

240

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 3 -4 lbs cross-rib roasts or 3 -4 lbs rump roast, about, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 onions, thinly sliced, 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Easy Pot Roast With Rich Tomato Gravy 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!