Thread: Pot Roast in the crock pot

dry the roast well.
sear it well. that's flavor.
remove roast, and saute onion.
when onion is translucent, add a couple tbsp of ketchup. cook until the sugars caramelize. (you can also use tomato paste) just a minute or so. it sounds strange, but adds a lot of depth of flavor.
deglaze with wine. (I prefer white)
add beef stock, salt, pepper, garlic clove and reduce to just a couple of cups. (the roast will surrender a lot of liquid, so you don't need much)
add whatever veges + roast and simmer till done.

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I would add 1 green bell pepper. Make sure that you cut it up in 12 slices.

pete

bump, making tomorrow.

how long should I let a 2.5 pound roast cook for? 7 hours?

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Originally Posted by x-wingcamewest

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7 hours was perfect!

Had pot roast tonight. Used a tri-tip that had been marinating since Sunday in a little Worcestershire Sauce, some garlic, Mrs Dash. Browned the tri-tip, put it in the pot with some water and a Lipton onion soup mix packet. Added potatoes, carrots, onion, and a can of beef consomme later and let it cook. It was yummy!