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Crockpot pot roast

Crockpot pot roast pairs chuck roast with potatoes, carrots, corn, and mushrooms. The potatoes are mashed with butter and buttermilk at the end, making this a complete comfort food dinner.
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Cook Time 5 hours
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 4 Idaho potatoes
  • 4 carrots
  • 3 corn on the cob
  • Large pack of white mushrooms
  • 1 white onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 packets au jus gravy mix
  • 12 oz beer
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 4 tbs butter

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry. Place it in the slow cooker with the cleaned potatoes, carrots, corn, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
  2. Add the two packets of au jus gravy mix and 12 ounces of beer or broth.
  3. Cover and cook on high for about five hours, until the roast and vegetables are tender. Let the roast rest before serving.
  4. Lift out the potatoes and mash with the butter and buttermilk. Serve with the roast, vegetables, and cooking juices.

Video

Notes

Check that the roast pulls apart easily before serving; tenderness matters more than the clock.
The listed cook time follows the cooking stages given in the method. Preparation and resting time are additional; always check doneness.