Slow cooker pot roast is an easy, budget friendly meal that can be turned into something extraordinary! You can easily feed a crowd in one sitting or eat what you can and save the leftovers for the next few days. Side Note: I also LOVE this for breakfast the next day, it makes for a great steak and eggs dish with potatoes and toast.

 This is a dish that can easily get overlooked. When people hear the words ”pot roast” one of two things come to mind: bad memories from when their grandma or mom would make it in the past OR happy thoughts of comfort and succulent juicy meat and vegetables. The positives outweigh the negatives and this recipes will show you how and why.

I love this recipe because when I make this it is minimal effort on my part for the prep, the cooking and even the clean up, yet to my family I am their hero. It brings comfort and radiates positivity throughout the whole house because it diffuses savory aromas of red wine, broth, herbs and garlic. It will have you salivating from your couch all day long until it is done.

Now, with regards to the searing. Do I have to sear it ahead of time? Great question! No you do not have to do this step. You can absolutely skip it and go straight to seasoning it and throwing everything in the pot.However, I do highly recommend doing this step as it provides additional flavors and adds a nice crisp outside layer. It also contributes to securing the natural flavors of the meat and ensuring that the end result is extra flavorful and tender.

There is one thing that I do want to make a note of. Throughout the cooking process,I would check on it every so often and mix it up. The meat will start on topall of the vegetables and herbs as pictured above, but after about an hour orso, I like to move the meat around and place it on the bottom to soak up all ofthe red wine juices for the remaining time it is in there. I also like to move the vegetables around so they do not get too over cooked just sitting at the bottom the whole time.

 Make this warm and classic dish whether you have a busy day ahead or you plan to lounge around the house all day. You can enjoy this dish as is or serve it with a salad, white rice or additional vegetables on the side.

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