EASIEST POT ROAST WITH RICH GRAVY

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Crock Pot recipes that are easy and full of flavor are essential when cooking for a family. This pot roast recipe has minimal ingredients and is super tasty. The gravy is rich and creamy; a perfect complement to the hearty beef roast. The Test Kitchen smelled amazing while this was cooking. Once done, the roast is tender and...

Provided by Betsy Wolfe

Categories     Roasts

Time 7h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-4 lb beef roast (cheaper cut like chuck or sirloin)
1 pkg powdered onion soup mix
2 can(s) condensed mushroom soup, 10.5 oz each
1 can(s) sliced mushrooms, 8 oz.
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 c liquid; can combine beef broth, red wine and/or water to make 1.5 cups
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, combine onion soup mix, mushroom soup, undrained canned mushrooms, and garlic powder. Whisk in liquid.
  • 2. Trim excess fat and bones from the roast. Place meat into bottom of Crock Pot.
  • 3. Pour soup mixture over meat.
  • 4. Cover and set Crock Pot to High. Cook for 6-8 hours until meat falls apart. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Serve over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles with a veggie on the side.
  • 6. ALTERNATE COOKING METHOD: If you don't want to wait for the Crock Pot, follow all the same steps but put meat in a covered casserole or foil covered metal pan in the oven at 325 degrees for 2.5 to 3 hours.

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