Ready When You Are Pot Roast
Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9 hours
2-3 lb bottom round or rump roast
1 T canola oil
3 large carrots, cut in large chunks
3 large celery stalks, cut in large chunks
1 large onion, cut in large chunks
1 cup white mushrooms whole
1 lb small red potatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 10 oz can low sodium cream of mushroom soup
½ cup water
S&P
Special Equipment: Slow cooker
In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Season your roast on all sides with S&P. When oil is smoking add meat and brown on all sides. Meanwhile add your veggies to the bottom of you slow cooker. When your meat is browned, place on top of veggies. Add in your chopped garlic, and season with S&P. Sprinkle your dry soup mix over meat and veggies then pour on your soup. Pour water over veggies and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours.
Serve this with a side salad and crusty bread or just enjoy as is…this is a one pot wonder!
Noteworthy Nugget: A slow cooker is a busy parent’s best friend. You can throw anything in here, chicken breasts, roasts, beans and ground meat, turn it on when you leave to take the kids to school and by the time you get home from ballet and hockey practice dinner is served!
