How To Make Pot Roast In A Crockpot

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef cuts

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef cuts are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while instant mashed potatoes save time and money.

Heat a skillet and sear the pot roast on all sides with garlic powder and black pepper.

Add a little salt to the roast while searing.

In the slow cooker, add a little beef broth at the bottom.

Layer chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.

Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

Pour French onion soup and cream of mushroom soup over the roast.

Sprinkle cornstarch on top.

Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 9 hours.

After cooking, check the roast for tenderness using two forks.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.

Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and gravy.

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