Lazy Day Braised Pot Roast |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes |
Ready In: 500 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An easy slow cooker recipe Ingredients:
1 (4 lb) boneless chuck roast, trimmed of as much fat as possible and blotted dry |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
4 large carrots, cut into 3-inch lengths |
4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered |
1 large yellow onion, quartered |
2 bay leaves |
3 cups water |
1/2 cup cider vinegar |
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Place roast in the slow cooker; sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
2. Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and bay leaves.
3. Pour the water and vinegar over the meat/vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
5. Transfer the meat and vegetables to a heated platter; cover with foil.
6. Turn the cooker to HIGH; you will have about 3 full cups of liquid.
7. In a small bowl, mash together the butter with the flour; add to the hot liquid in the cooker and stir with a whisk until melted and the liquid thickens.
8. Ladle gravy over the meat and vegetables and serve the remainder in a bowl.
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