The Food Nanny's Crock-pot Roast Beef Dinner

beef roast

🥗Healthier: leaner cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: pork roast

Pork roast can be more affordable while still providing a hearty meal.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour is a common thickener and usually cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Place the seared roast in the crock-pot.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and onions around the roast.

In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables in the crock-pot.

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.

Remove the roast and vegetables from the crock-pot and set aside.

Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the simmering liquid.

Stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Slice the roast and serve with vegetables and gravy.

Cooking Techniques

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