Is it better to cook a roast on low or high in a crock pot?
If you want the most tender roast, it is best to cook it on the low setting in your crock pot. When you cook it on low, it breaks down the meat more and is infused with flavor from the spices and herbs. If you are short on time, you can cook it on high with similar results. Your meat may not be as fork tender, but it will still be delicious.
How much water do you put in a slow cooker when cooking a roast?
In this recipe, you will add 4 cups of beef broth to the crock pot before cooking. You can use water, if you prefer, but beef broth gives this roast a better depth of flavor.
Make a gravy for the pot roast
You can quickly make a gravy for this easy slow cooker pot roast. First, remove all of the vegetables and the roast onto a serving platter. Make sure to scoop out and leftover bits of vegetables so that your gravy is smooth. Turn your slow cooker on high and add a slurry of cornstarch and water to the pot. Stir together and allow to cook until thickened. You can also spoon out some of the broth into a saucepan and do it on the stove top for a faster gravy.
Side dish recommendations
This easy slow cooker pot roast recipe is a one pot meal, but you can always add a side dish to round it out. Some of my favorite side dishes for this meal are:
Hoagie rolls
Classic coleslaw
Cheesy baked asparagus
One hour dinner rolls
How to make pot roast in the Instant Pot
I love that you can make pot roast in your Instant Pot. (Yall know how much I love easy Instant Pot dinners!) My friend Ashley has a super simple recipe on how to make pot roast in the Instant Pot. This recipe is much quicker than making it in the slow cooker, but you still get the fork tender roast in the end.
Other crock pot recipes to try
Love using your crock pot for easy dinners? ME TOO! Some of our favorites are:
Original Mississippi roast
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