Slow Cooker Mock Roast Recipes

SLOW-COOKER PRIME RIB ROAST

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Spray 6-quart slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Pour beef-flavored broth into slow cooker. Rub beef roast all over with vegetable oil. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 minutes on ribs side, then turn and cook 1 to 3 minutes each on other sides, until browned, holding roast upright in skillet with tongs if necessary.
• Transfer to slow cooker, ribs side down. Rub butter mixture on top and sides of roast. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 5 hours or until desired temperature in center. For medium-rare, cook 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 135°F. For medium, cook 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours, or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F. Transfer roast to cutting board. Cover roast loosely with foil; let stand 30 minutes before carving. Cut into slices.
• Meanwhile, stir together Creamy Horseradish Sauce ingredients. Serve with roast.

EASY SLOW COOKER ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Generously season a 3 lb. chuck roast on all sides with salt and pepper. In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and add 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Once the butter is melted add the roast and sear golden-brown on all sides. Transfer to large slow cooker, keep the pan hot.
• Dice 1 large yellow onion and add to the pan along with 1 Tbsp. garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until golden, then add 2 Tbsp. tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker, keep the pan hot.
• Add 1 cup dry red wine to the pan. Scrape up any brown bits from the bottom and stir them into the wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce reduces by half. Pour into the cooker with roast and onions.
• Chop 4 carrots, 2 celery stalks, and 1-2 pounds Yukon gold or red potatoes. Add with 1 Tbsp. dried thyme, ½ Tbsp. dried rosemary, and 2 bay leaves to the slow cooker. Then, pour in 3 cups beef stock.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.During the last hour of cooking, add 2 Tbsp. cornstarch to a small bowl and mix with ¼ cup of the liquid from the slow cooker. Whisk until combined, then pour back into the slow cooker and stir to mix.
• Taste the broth, then season with salt and pepper as necessary. Remove the chuck roast when done and shred with two forks. Discard bay leaves and sprinkle the roast with fresh parsley (if using). Serve warm, and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.
• Spread the flour out onto a work surface. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat. Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions. Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth. Pour over the chuck roast. Distribute carrots around the meat.
• Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.

SLOW COOKER MOCK-ROAST

Steps:

• Sprinkle the beef with seasoned salt and black pepper to taste. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the roast on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Place the browned roast into a slow cooker, and sprinkle the onion, chopped carrot, and celery over the meat. Scatter the potatoes and carrot pieces over the other ingredients, sprinkle on the Italian seasoning, parsley, and celery salt, and pour the can of soda over everything. Sprinkle the steak sauce on top.
• Cover, and cook on Low setting for 8 hours.

MOCK IN THE CROCK

Steps:

• Trim away all outer fat from steaks and place in crock pot.
• Blend together tomatoes, garlic and spices.
• Dump on top of meat in crock pot. Throw in bay leaf.
• Add just enough water to cover the meat.
• Stir a bit to blend in water.
• Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.