Beef Roast Meal In Slow Cooker

Who said meat & potatoes couldn't be spiced up?? Not me! The addition of horseradish gives this meal the "Zing" you're looking for. This meal can be made in the morning before work and be ready in time for dinner.

Slow cooking produces moist meat, it is ideal for older and/or less expensive cuts. Because an oven isn't used, the slow cooker proves to be economical.

There are so many possibilities with a recipe like this; add/remove vegetables to your own liking, or, change the ingredients around so you won't be bored with this meal. Whatever you decide, this slow cooked meal is sure to dazzle you with it's rich and juicy flavors!!

Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 4

Serves: 8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

4 large sized Idaho potatoes - washed & cut in half
3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
1/4 cup of olive oil
2 cups of baby carrots
one large Vidalia onion - quartered
2 cups of frozen peas
1 stalk of celery - cut into 2 inch long pieces
2 tablespoons of salted butter - melted
1 tablespoons of fresh parsley leaves - chopped
3 cloves of garlic - minced
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoons of freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces of prepared horseradish
1 cup of water

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown roast (about 10 minutes), turning frequently until browned.

Place vegetables in crock pot. Place beef on top of vegetables.

Mix butter, parsley, garlic, salt, cracked black pepper, and horseradish with one cup of water. Pour water mixture over the beef in the Crockpot.

Cover slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until everything is tender, then serve.

Enjoy your meal!

By: Peter Alfieri

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Peter Alfieri is the host for the cooking TV show Buon Appetito Providence, the show's webpage is here: www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com . He brings simple to sophisticated cooking for all of the New England Area. His style appeals to both novice and expert chefs! Watch your local listings to see this truly fantastic cooking show. Recipes can be found here: www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com/Recipes/Recipes.htm Peter also has a BS in Biology, a BS in Chemistry, a Minor in Mathematics, and a 3 year nursing degree (for RN).