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4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

slow cooker pot roast, potatoes, and gravy on a platter

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The slow cooker makes this 4-ingredient pot roast a fabulous meal for any day of the week. Beef pot roast, potatoes, and gravy cook to perfection in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lean chuck roast, about 2 to 3 pounds
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed French onion soup
  • 2 to 3 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed and peeled, halved

Instructions

  1. Put the beef pot roast in the crockpot crockery insert.
  2. Put the halved potatoes around the roast.
  3. In a bowl, combine the two cans of soup. Blend well and pour over the roast and potatoes.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, until the roast is tender.
  5. Pour juices into a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for about 4 to 5 minutes, until reduced slightly and flavors are concentrated.
  6. If you would like a thicker gravy, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour with about 2 tablespoons of cold water; stir until smooth. Add to the simmering reduced liquids until thickened.