Ingredients for Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast
- Beef Roast
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Fresh Garlic
- Au Jus Mix
- Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (48 ounce) can tomato juice
- Baby Carrots
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
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How to Make Easy Crock Pot Pot Roast
- Place 1 large chopped onion and 4 cloves minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the 3-5 pound roast on top of the onions and garlic.
- Surround the roast with 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped, and 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (48 ounce) can of tomato juice, 2 packets of your favorite dry pot roast seasoning (check for salt content!), 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).
- Pour the tomato juice mixture evenly over the roast and vegetables.
- If desired, add 1/3 cup dry red wine.
- Cook on low for 8-12 hours, or on high for 4-4.5 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with the vegetables and sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
73 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
48g
Carbs
17g
