4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This classic slow cooker pot roast is made with just 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 2 ½ pounds red potatoes, small, scrubbed and halved
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion soup
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour (optional)
- 2 tbsp cold water (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Sprinkle the beef pot roast lightly with kosher salt and place it in the slow cooker. Top the meat with the halved potatoes.3 pounds chuck roast | 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes | Kosher salt
- In a bowl, combine the two cans of soup and the pepper. Whisk to blend and pour over the beef roast and potatoes.1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup | 1 (10.5-ounce) can French onion soup | 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until the roast is tender.
- Pour the juices into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the liquid is slightly reduced and the flavors have concentrated. Taste for seasoning and add kosher salt if needed.
- To thicken more, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour with about 2 tablespoons of cold water; stir until smooth. Add to the reduced liquids and cook on high until thickened.1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional) | 2 tbsp cold water (optional)
There's no need to add broth or water. The soups thin as they heat, and slow cooker condensation provides enough moisture for a tender roast.
Nutrition
Calories: 873kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 71gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 235mgSodium: 865mgPotassium: 2420mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 9mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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