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Ghoulish Delight · 12-27-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Okay, so I swung by the (Stater Bros.) meat counter today and asked the meat guy's advice on what kind of roast to cook in the crock pot. He told me chuck roast.

So... what shall I do with it, kids?

pssst...

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Pot Roast. Some combination of sauteed veggies, some sort of flavorful liquid (broths and wines work well), some sort of fatty, flavorful cut (I like chuck for a roast), low heat, lots of time. Voila.

A bit more detail....

Season the roast (salt, pepper, maybe some cumin), brown it in a very hot pan on all sides (just so the outside is brown). Put the meat aside and in the same pan, sautee some veggies (finely chopped carrots and onions and some garlic works well). While the pan is hot, add the liquid. I like using Merlot. Beef broth can work. Even a can of chopped tomatoes (if you do this, add some sugar). Add enough liquid that it'll cover a little more than half of the roast when it's in the crock. Stir it up to get all the good flavors off of the pan.

Throw the meat and the liquid into the crock pot, set it on a very low setting, and walk away for a few hours. Wouldn't hurt to turn the meat over about half way through.

Morrigoon · 12-27-2007, 11:09 PM

Well yeah... but with what?

Counter guy suggested veggies and then just filling the whole thing with water. Water? The whole thing?

Morrigoon · 12-27-2007, 11:10 PM

Broth or wine... yeah! NOW we're talkin'!

CoasterMatt · 12-27-2007, 11:11 PM

CHUCK ROAST IN THE CROCKPOT

1 pkg Knorr's onion soup mix
1 can beef broth
1 can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup
1 medium sized chuck roast

In the morning, before leaving for work, or at night before going to bed, put all ingredients into the CrockPot and cook on LOW for approximately 6-8 hours.
The beef will fall apart when finished.

Serve over cooked and buttered egg noodles.

Not Afraid · 12-27-2007, 11:12 PM

Water and red wine. And carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper.

Not Afraid · 12-27-2007, 11:14 PM

Or add tomatoes, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and paprika to the red wine and veggies.

Morrigoon · 12-27-2007, 11:15 PM

I am LOVING all these suggestions guys, thanks!

Not Afraid · 12-27-2007, 11:15 PM

Or, make a sauerbraten.

Recipe.

Prudence · 12-27-2007, 11:17 PM

This is the best pot roast I've ever had.

Following this recipe leaves the broth very liquid, so you might want to thicken it.

cirquelover · 12-28-2007, 03:09 PM

I never fill the whole thing with fluid, even if I'm using water. I personally don't cover the roast completely with liquid, only about half.

Making stews and soups is really easy. Add whatever veggies you like, meat, seasoning and liquid, cover and cook.

I love to make applesauce or applebutter, just add apples, sugar and spices and a little water or apple juice.

From Christmas until New Years I usually put apple cider or juice in the crockpot with cinnamon sticks. It makes the house smell wonderful and tastes great too!

I used to make a great beef burgandy but all I remember is cut up beef, red wine and onions so I'm still playing with that one.

My latest is a hawaiian teriyaki chicken. I put boneless chicken in the crock with some shoyu(shoju) sauce and cook for about 6 hours then I shred and cook a little longer adding more sauce if needed. I serve with rice and macaroni salad just like our local Hawaiian place does.

I'm sure I'll think of more later.

12-27-2007, 11:09 PM	#22
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Well yeah... but with what? Counter guy suggested veggies and then just filling the whole thing with water. Water? The whole thing? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Broth or wine... yeah! NOW we're talkin'! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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12-27-2007, 11:11 PM	#24
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	CHUCK ROAST IN THE CROCKPOT 1 pkg Knorr's onion soup mix 1 can beef broth 1 can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup 1 medium sized chuck roast In the morning, before leaving for work, or at night before going to bed, put all ingredients into the CrockPot and cook on LOW for approximately 6-8 hours. The beef will fall apart when finished. Serve over cooked and buttered egg noodles. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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12-27-2007, 11:12 PM	#25
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Water and red wine. And carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, salt, pepper.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Or add tomatoes, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and paprika to the red wine and veggies.
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I am LOVING all these suggestions guys, thanks! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	This is the best pot roast I've ever had. Following this recipe leaves the broth very liquid, so you might want to thicken it. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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12-28-2007, 03:09 PM	#30
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I never fill the whole thing with fluid, even if I'm using water. I personally don't cover the roast completely with liquid, only about half. Making stews and soups is really easy. Add whatever veggies you like, meat, seasoning and liquid, cover and cook. I love to make applesauce or applebutter, just add apples, sugar and spices and a little water or apple juice. From Christmas until New Years I usually put apple cider or juice in the crockpot with cinnamon sticks. It makes the house smell wonderful and tastes great too! I used to make a great beef burgandy but all I remember is cut up beef, red wine and onions so I'm still playing with that one. My latest is a hawaiian teriyaki chicken. I put boneless chicken in the crock with some shoyu(shoju) sauce and cook for about 6 hours then I shred and cook a little longer adding more sauce if needed. I serve with rice and macaroni salad just like our local Hawaiian place does. I'm sure I'll think of more later.
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