Fool-Proof Tender Pot Roast ......

[RaspberryBeret]

I've got a craving for a "tender" pot roast with all the fixin's, taters, carrots, onions, etc.
Problem is: I have yet to master the art of a perfect, tender pot roast in the crock pot

I can do the obvious and look up recipes online but ..... can my fellow forumites give me a fool-proof crockpot recipe for this?
When I say "tender" I mean "pull apart with a fork tender" - no knives required!

HELP -- PLEASE

TIA

 

[Kain99]

Fool Proof: Add water to the pot drop it in when you walk out the door in the morning. When you arrive home, WA LA! Perfect

 

[sexy_pants]

Fool Proof: Add water to the pot drop it in when you walk out the door in the morning. When you arrive home, WA LA! Perfect

ditto!! i just added 2 bullion cubes to mine to give it a little flavor and it was yummy!!!

 

[Sula]

Fool Proof: Add water to the pot drop it in when you walk out the door in the morning. When you arrive home, WA LA! Perfect

Yup. If I have time I usually sear mine first. It doesn't make a big difference in taste, but it's prettier. I usually throw it in the oven around noon @ 250-300 and forget about it til it starts smelling happy.

 

[RaspberryBeret]

Fool Proof: Add water to the pot drop it in when you walk out the door in the morning. When you arrive home, WA LA! Perfect

I add water but maybe its not enough. How much?

 

[toppick08]

I've got a craving for a "tender" pot roast with all the fixin's, taters, carrots, onions, etc.
Problem is: I have yet to master the art of a perfect, tender pot roast in the crock pot

I can do the obvious and look up recipes online but ..... can my fellow forumites give me a fool-proof crockpot recipe for this?
When I say "tender" I mean "pull apart with a fork tender" - no knives required!

HELP -- PLEASE

TIA

Sear it in a black skillet first.......then place in pressure cooker....

 

[Kain99]

I add water but maybe its not enough. How much?

Halfway up the meat. Makes loads of wonderful gravy if you add boullion!

 

[toppick08]

Halfway up the meat. Makes loads of wonderful gravy if you add boullion!

 

[BadGirl]

Sometimes I add about 2 cups of water to a packet or two of Lipton Onion soup mix (depending on the size of the roast) and let it cook all day in the crock pot. Once the roast is removed, add some flour to the fluid in the pan to make some gravy and you've then got yourself some good eats.

 

[kwillia]

Sometimes I add about 2 cups of water to a packet or two of Lipton Onion soup mix (depending on the size of the roast) and let it cook all day in the crock pot. Once the roast is removed, add some flour to the fluid in the pan to make some gravy and you've then got yourself some good eats.

That is exactly how I make mine...

 

[Kain99]

Awww... I know you love Momma's cooking.

 

[RaspberryBeret]

Sometimes I add about 2 cups of water to a packet or two of Lipton Onion soup mix (depending on the size of the roast) and let it cook all day in the crock pot. Once the roast is removed, add some flour to the fluid in the pan to make some gravy and you've then got yourself some good eats.

I shall try that ...... thanks so much.

 

[GWguy]

Sometimes I add about 2 cups of water to a packet or two of Lipton Onion soup mix (depending on the size of the roast) and let it cook all day in the crock pot. Once the roast is removed, add some flour to the fluid in the pan to make some gravy and you've then got yourself some good eats.

I braze the meat in olive oil in an electric fry pan, then lower the heat to simmer, put in the Lipton, add water and simmer for at least 2 hours. Add veggies and simmer another hour. Keep checking to make sure it has lots of liquid, add water or broth as needed.

 

[Vince]

I use the recipe in the crock pot book. :shrug: Turns out great.

 

[jen8753]

I shall try that ...... thanks so much.

Let us know how it turns out. I don't have much luck cooking meat in a crock pot. It always comes out too dry and tough. If yours turns out good, I will try cooking a roast this way

 

[RaspberryBeret]

Let us know how it turns out. I don't have much luck cooking meat in a crock pot. It always comes out too dry and tough. If yours turns out good, I will try cooking a roast this way

Will Do!

 

[vraiblonde]

The cut of meat is critical. A nice fatty chuck roast is perfect; a lean sirloin roast will be dry and chewy.

I take my *fatty* roast, throw it in the pot, dump carrots and celery over that, then a can of Rotel. Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low. Perfect.

 

[kwillia]

The cut of meat is critical. A nice fatty chuck roast is perfect; a lean sirloin roast will be dry and chewy.

I take my *fatty* roast, throw it in the pot, dump carrots and celery over that, then a can of Rotel. Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low. Perfect.

See... this is what kills me... especially with steaks... I have a hard time buying the cuts of meat riddled with fat and tend to want to grab the leaner ones. I usually regret it latter... expecially since I cook all my meats to well done.

 

[RaspberryBeret]

The cut of meat is critical. A nice fatty chuck roast is perfect; a lean sirloin roast will be dry and chewy.

I take my *fatty* roast, throw it in the pot, dump carrots and celery over that, then a can of Rotel. Cook for 8 to 10 hours on low. Perfect.

No water at all? Just the Rotel?


I like Rotel mixed with cream cheese and spicy Jimmy Dean sausage .... YUMMY with some tortilla chips

 

[vraiblonde]

No water at all? Just the Rotel?

Yep. Doesn't need the water because the fat and the bit of juice in the Rotel will keep it nice and moist.