Crock Pot Roast

A serving of Crockpot Roast and Gravy.Crock Pot Roast

  • 1 family size roast (but it needs to fit in your crockpot!)
  • 1-2 slivers garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon salt (approximately)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (approximately)
  • 1/2 package Lipton Onion Soup mix
  • 2-3 cups water

Rub the roast all over with salt and pepper. Cut small slices into center portions of roast with a sharp knife and push slivers of garlic well inside.

Browning a roast in a skillet.Brown on all sides in a non-stick skillet. Place the roast in large crock pot and shake 1/2 packet of soup mix over the roast. Pour in 2-3 cups water and cover with lid. Cook on low heat all day long.

Setting up a roast to bake in a Crockpot.The more water you use, the more juice you have for gravy.  If you aren’t making gravy, use only 2 cups of water for a moist and delicious roast.

Fully cooked Crockpot Roast.You may also add carrots, potatoes, and celery, cut into bite size pieces. For working moms and dads, this is an easy dish for busy days.

 

Carlyn Chatfield

Mom’s Roast Gravy

  • 1-1/2 to 2 Tablespoons flour
  • just enough water to thin flour to runny paste
  • 2 cups hot roast juice

In cup, combine flour and water. Add to roast juice, already hot in a skillet. Cook for three minutes, or until thickened.

Diane Foshee