Slow Cooker Au Jus Pot Roast

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My slow cooker pot roast produces tender, flavorful meat without vegetables or strong tomato flavors. Add onions and serve with mashed potatoes and dill carrots, if you like.

Submitted by crancherry
Updated on September 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon Montreal-style steak seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 cube beef bouillon

  • 1 cup hot strong black coffee

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste

Directions

  1. Rub chuck roast with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle Montreal-style steak seasoning all over meat.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a slow cooker.

  3. Dissolve beef bouillon cube in coffee and pour over meat. Pour tomato sauce over meat, season with oregano, and drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.

  4. Set cooker to Low and cook until meat is tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

386 Calories
29g Fat
3g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 698mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 378mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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