Sometimes, it's the simplest things that make the biggest impact, like a delicious weeknight crockpot pot roast recipe that brings the whole family together. For me, this recipe holds a special place because it's not just about the food; it's about what it represents.
When my wife and I started our life together 11 years ago, we were navigating running an event business, along with managing a house full of growing kids, with sports, school, and everything in between. We often looked for a hearty, easy, and satisfying meal to bring us all together, even on the busiest of nights.
Enter my wife's slow cooker recipe with Lipton onion soup mix. In fact, now that all of our kids are grown, this dish is still requested at our family dinners. And now, with my two little granddaughters joining the crew, the tradition continues as I watch them gobble it up. This meal is pure comfort!
If you'd like more recipes to feed a crowd, see my recipe for Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Potatoes, Southern Chicken Casserole, or Cheeseburger Casserole.
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Ingredients
To make this chuck Roast Recipe, here's what you will need
- Chuck Roast: This juicy cut is perfect for slow cooking! Set it and forget it!
- Salt, Pepper, and Garlic: This will help lift the flavors of the roast.
- Beef Base: Use a good-quality base here for flavor
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: A classic addition to a crockpot dish
- Lipton Onion Soup Mix: I like the classic onion soup mix here
- Potatoes: I prefer the Golden Yukon Potato
- Carrots: peeled and chopped
- Onion: Honestly, any onion will work great! Use a white onion, yellow onion, red onion, or anything you have on hand!
- Water
Instructions for Recipe
This few-ingredient recipe is so easy to make! After just a tiny bit of prep, you will simply put everything in the crock pot and set it to cook. Let the Crockpot work its magic while you go about your day, and in a few hours, you'll have a delicious, tender pot roast that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. One of my favorite memories is walking into the house and being greeted by that amazing aroma, knowing dinner is almost served.
- Step 1: Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic before placing it in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Step 2: Rough chop your vegetables and place them in the crockpot around the roast.
- Step 3: Add in the Cream soup, beef base, water, Lipton soup mix, and slightly stir.
- Step 4: Turn the Crock Pot and go about your day! Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4- 5 hours.
PRO TIP: Remember that not all crockpots are created equal. It may take a bit longer to ensure meat and veggies are ready! The size of your roast could also be a factor. Check for doneness before serving.
PRO TIP: Remember, every time you open the lid of a crockpot, you lose 30 minutes or more of cooking time. I know it is tempting to open and give it a stir, but trust me and resist that temptation! Let the slow cooker do its work!
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Substitutions
- Potatoes: I find the smaller potatoes work better in keeping their shape. You can use whatever you have on hand, just make sure to cut them up into even-sized chunks.
- Carrots: Smaller snack carrots work well with this recipe, and there's no need to cut them! Save a step and buy small carrots if that's better suited.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: If you look in your pantry and find you only have cream of chicken, feel free to use it. This recipe is so flexible that it will be just as good.
- Vegetables: You can customize this to your family's taste; feel free to add celery if you like it, go heavy on the carrots, or skip them altogether. I always chunked my onions up large so they could be picked out if preferred.
Equipment
- Flint and Flame Knives - I use these daily and have had them for over 2 years. I've yet to sharpen them! Definitely great quality knives. Code CHEFTIM40 to get 40% this knife or their entire website.
- Cutting Board - My friends over at SMK Woodworking have gifted me with the best quality cutting board! Give them a like and check them out!
- Crockpot - This one is simple and does a great job! We don't tend to need a ton of timing options, so we choose affordable. Hope this one helps you!
- Vegetable Peeler- This peeler has a soft handle, and I think it is the perfect peeler!
Storage
Crockpot Pot Roast will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container. We also freeze ours in SuperCube containers for no more than 3 months.
More Meals
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Frequently Asked Questions:
I do recommend searing the roast if time allows. Searing locks in all those juicy flavors and gives the meat a beautiful brown crust. Just coat the roast with the spices and sear for 3-5 minutes on each side.
For this recipe, I add them all at the start. They will cook until the roast is tender and will be perfectly cooked. I do try to cut them all to about the same size.
Video of Recipe
Recipe
Crockpot Pot Roast
Equipment
- Vegetable Peeler
Ingredients
Pot Roast
- 3 lb Chuck Roast
- Salt Pepper, Garlic, to season Chuck Roast
- 2 tablespoon Beef Base
- 2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup (2) 14.5 oz cans
- 1 lb Petite Potatoes
- 5 Medium Carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 Onion chopped
- ¼ Cup Water
- 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, and garlic before placing it in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Rough chop your vegetables and place them in the crockpot around the roast.
- Add in the Cream soup, beef base, water, Lipton soup mix, and slightly stir.
- Turn the Crock Pot and go about your day! Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- After 4-6 total hours, grab two forks and pull apart the meat. Stir to combine all the ingredients together.
Casey says
Thanks for the easy recipe! I had all this on hand to make!