Pot Roast in a crock pot??

Question

i was wondering if i could put a my pot roast in a crock pot in the morning before i left for work or at lunch and it be ready for dinner? Using the same recipe i use for the oven????

Answer 1

Yes to both questions. The vegetables will be a little mushy, but will taste OK. If you have time to watch the pot, put the meat and liquid in and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Then add the vegetables, and cook for a total of 8 to 9 hours.

Answer 2

If u do the pot roast in the morning it will be done on low for dinner if u put it in at lunch better do it for high to ensure proper cooking and u could add the veggies when u start the roast and they will be done to perfection too...

Answer 3

Italian Crock-Pot-Roast

Ingredients
1 2.5-lb boneless beef round roast
1 medium onion
1/4 tsp salt
2 8-oz cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 pkg dry Italian salad dressing mix

Instructions
Dice onion and slice roast in half, placing in bottom of slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook set on high for 5 hours or until roast is tender and cooked through. Slice meat to serve.

Answer 4

Absolutely you can, 10 hours or so on low, 5 on high. Just don't refrigerate the crock pot and turn it on. Load the ingredients into a room temp crockpot.

Answer 5

What do you want to achieve? good eats or a belly full of mediocrity?. Only you can answer this! I advise start with browned Chuck When converting conventional to slow cooker style cooking use LESS fluids Use large pieces of meat 3 inch pieces for long cooking times Small pieces will fall apart .Salt and pepper liberally prior to browning them off.Trim excess fat ( Not all fat) Brown in smaller batches otherwise they will steam.You want some crust which will give you a nice tasty rich brown color to your finished product .If you want one large piece of meat brown the whole piece well.In a HEAVY skillet or dutch oven (same for small pieces) Saute your aromatics first, adding some tomato paste for the last few minutes till it gets browned add to your slow cooker on top of the browned meat.Your aromatics should be 2 parts onion 1 part carrot 1 part celery cut medium.De glaze your pan/dutch oven scraping up any browned bits. Next seal up seasoned vegetables of your choice cut large in a foil packet sealed tightly lay the sealed package in the center of the cooker away from the hot edges on top of the meat and aromatics Add cooking liquid (non oakey wine, stock or a blend with water) to< half cover meat.Cook on low till meat is (fork tender) Remove foil packet carefull open (steam) add vegetables back to cooker reserving vegetable juice. If your gravy is thin , reduce on high temp, season to taste . garnish with minced parsley . Good Luck Good Eating. Start meat in the morning add vegetables at noon.You can do the prep the night before and refrigerate My guess is total cook time is is 8-10 hrs on low.

Answer 6

I do it all the time. I add a can of Mexican or Italian stewed tomatoes to mine, and the potatoes quartered, with salt, pepper a pinch of oregano and some water, not a lot becaue the tomatoe can has juice. Low heat all day. Dinners done.

Answer 7

yes it should be thats the way i cook mine....just brown it in a pan before puttin it in the crock pot that will help it cook faster and it also gives you that nice brown sauce to keep your pot roast moist and flavorful. good luck

Answer 8

yes you can do that!!! I do it all the time before i leave for work in the morning!!! I use this seasoning mix too. i dont know who makes it but it is for cooking meat in the crock pot!!! when you get home from work it is wonderful dinner is done!! if you like crispy vegs dont throw them in but if you like softer veggies throw them in too!!!

Answer 9

in the morning place the roast in along with :2 cups of water,liptons onion soup mix,baby carrots,idaho or red baby potatoes cut into quarters, set it to slow tempture for 7-8 hours then serve. enjoy!

Answer 10

Yep. Add a bit of water to the bottom, turn on low before you leave. Just don't add your veggies that early.