Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes Recipe
Description
The recipe involves placing halved potatoes at the bottom of a crock pot and layering a 2 1/2-pound beef roast on top. A sauce made from cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix is whisked and poured over the meat and potatoes. This combination yields a creamy, savory sauce that complements the beef and softens the potatoes as they cook.
Cooking on low for 9-10 hours or high for about 4.5 to 5 hours slowly breaks down the roast's connective tissue, resulting in tender meat that easily pulls apart. The potatoes absorb the flavors of the meat and sauce, becoming soft and flavorful.
Searing the roast before slow cooking is suggested as an optional step to develop deeper flavor by creating a browned crust. This dish provides a hands-off, comforting meal that pairs well with simple sides or a green salad.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb roast beef
- 1 lb potato cleaned and halved
- 1 cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz, canned
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, package
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix envelope
Instructions
- Coat crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Placed halved potatoes on bottom of the crock pot and place meat on the potatoes.
- In a bowl whisk together soup, cream cheese and dressing mix. Pour over meat and potatoes in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or on high for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
Notes
- Searing the roast before adding it to the crock pot adds flavor; heat olive oil and brown the roast on all sides for about 5 minutes per side.
- The recipe uses standard slow cooker timing: 9-10 hours on low, or 4.5-5 hours on high for tender results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 3335mg | 139% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 92mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 574mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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