Slow Cooker Pot Roast Stew
Squash, quince, and onions join wine-and-rosemary-marinated slow cooker pot roast for a unique spin on beef stew. If you don't have quince, cooking apples work, too. Serve over couscous.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 6 hrs on Low or High-heat 3 hours; plus 1-1/2 hours on high-heat setting-1/2 hours
Burgundy Beef Stew
Cozy up to a slow cooker meal that takes pot roast to new heights with ingredients including Burgundy wine and smoky bacon.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 5 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)
Cappuccino Pot Roast
Fresh coffee, jalapeno peppers, and a dash of chipotle chile powder add bold complexity to classic slow cooker pot roast. A garnish of garlic and lemon peel gremolata completes the meal.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs (Low)
Stand: 10 mins
Cranberry-Chipotle Beef
Tart cranberry sauce and spicy chipotle give this slow cooker pot roast its complex flavor. Serve in flour tortillas with jalapeno slices and salsa for an easy, Mexican-inspired dish.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Simple French Dip Sandwiches
With just seven ingredients and a 15-minute prep time, this tasty French dip is a delicious, quick-fix dinner that's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 hrs to 11 hrs (low) or 5 to 5 1/2 hours (high)
Fireside Beef Stew with Squash
Butternut squash adds nutty flavor to warming pot roast stew. It simmers all day for slow-cooked perfection.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high) plus 15 minutes
Espresso-Braised Beef
Make ordinary slow cooker pot roast extraordinary with the help of a little espresso powder, brown sugar, and red wine. Ladle over fluffy sweet potatoes for a warm, filling meal that's ready when you are.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 4-4.5 hours (high)
Philly Cheese Pot Roast Sandwiches
Your family will love this slow cooker adaptation of the classic Philadelphia sandwich -- served on a hoagie bun with cheese, of course.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5 hours (high), plus 30 minutes (high)
Broil: 1 min
Italian Pot Roast with Penne
Slow-cooked beef and vegetables get a hint of anise flavor from fennel and a touch of Italian from tomato-basil pasta sauce. Serve this hearty roast over pasta.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 9 hrs to 11 hrs (low) or 4 1/2 to 5 hours (high)
Pot Roast with Fruit-Chipotle Sauce
With only 15 minutes of prep, this six-ingredient slow cooker pot roast is a cinch and gets its sweet and spicy flavor from dried mixed fruit and chipotle peppers.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 11 hrs (low) or 5 to 5 1/2 hours (high)
German-Style Beef Roast
Dill pickles, German-style mustard, and homemade gravy set this slow cooker pot roast apart from the rest. Serve over hot cooked spaetzle for an authentic German meal.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs Low or 4 to 5 hours on High
Italian Pork with Sweet Potatoes
A fennel-seed rub gives this pork roast a slightly crunchy, sweet taste that complements the warm flavors of the cooked sweet potato side dish. No fennel on hand? Substitute star anise.
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
BBQ Beef Roast with Corn and Pepper Couscous
Get your barbecue fix year-round with a simple meal you can make in your slow cooker . Dish it up over our Corn and Pepper Couscous.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 11 hrs (low) or 5 to 5 1/2 hours (high)
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