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Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Vegetables

A heartwarming Slow Cooker Beef Roast with tender beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for a comforting family meal.

  • Total Time: 500 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound red potatoes, cubed
  • 1–1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium parsnip, chopped
  • 1/4 pound small fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your vegetables by chopping the red potatoes, green pepper, parsnip, and red onion, and halving or quartering the mushrooms.
  2. Place all the prepared vegetables into the bottom of your slow cooker, spreading them evenly.
  3. Cut the beef roast in half for better fitting, placing the halves on top of the vegetables.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the beef broth, salt, oregano, and pepper, and pour this mixture over the roast.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 7 to 9 hours.
  6. Once done, carefully remove the roast and vegetables and place them on a warm plate.
  7. Pour the cooking juices into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  8. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a bowl, then stir into boiling juices until thickened.
  9. Serve the roast and vegetables, drizzling the thickened sauce over the top.

Notes

For best flavor, feel free to customize the vegetables based on what’s available at home. Pair with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful juices.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: slow cooker, beef roast, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner