Betty’s Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Brown Gravy Recipe

Posted by Chris | Slow Cookers | Thursday 27 May 2010 10:04 pm


In this video, Betty responds to a viewer request for a crock pot meal. Betty demonstrates how to use a crock pot to make a nifty pot roast meal--super tender roast beef, surrounded by potatoes, carrots, and onions--with a flavorful, velvety brown gravy. Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds top round beef roast (I used Laura's Lean Beef.) freshly ground black pepper, to cover roast on all sides 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used peanut oil.) 3 medium to large-sized russet potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters (Any variety of potato will work.) 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into sixths (I used white onions.) 1/2 oz. small cellophane package of baby carrots (You may use any carrots, peeled and cut in pieces.) 10.5 oz. can beef broth 10.5 oz. can beef consomme 1/2 of a 6 oz. can of tomato paste (Use the whole can, if you like a more tomato-y flavor.) 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoon cornstarch Crack fresh peppercorns over all sides of your 1 1/2 pound top round roast, and rub it in. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil. When hot, place the roast in the sizzling oil and brown it on all sides. Place the browned roast into a crock pot (slow cooker). Arrange the potato pieces around and on top of the roast. Then, place the cut onions on top of the potatoes. Finally, place the baby carrots (or carrot pieces) on top of the onions. Now, combine 10.5 oz. beef broth, 10.5 oz. beef consomme, and 1/2 of a 6 oz. can of tomato paste in a medium-sized bowl. Pour over the ...


25 Comments »

  1. Comment by Tardisius — May 27, 2010 @ 10:53 pm

    Nice recipe– I use either a Nesco 6qt roaster(2hrs@250)
    or a Cook’s Essentials 5 1/2 qt Low pressure cooker (2hrs).
    I can’t wait all day for such a tasty treat. Thanks.

  2. Comment by zippystyle511 — May 27, 2010 @ 11:24 pm

    I wished this show was n TV where I live. I have to watch it online at lastnightstvshows (.) com

  3. Comment by murphygtm — May 27, 2010 @ 11:43 pm

    @murphygtm The crock pt “pot roast” I made was perfect. Thankyou

  4. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 12:26 am

    @shehed11 Thanks for your compliments! If you want to do a roast without a crock pot, you need a covered ovenproof pan–or you can cover it with aluminum foil. Just season the roast with salt or meat tenderizer, and place it in a covered ovenproof dish or pan at 350 for about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of roast. You can check on it occasionally to see how it is progressing, and then remove when done. Then you can make delicious gravy from the juices!
    –Betty :)

  5. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 1:12 am

    @murphygtm I think you will enjoy the roast in a crock pot.
    –Betty :)

  6. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 1:18 am

    @murphygtm I hope you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for commenting!
    –Betty :)

  7. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 1:25 am

    @semplespacemodule Nice thought–I hope you think my recipes are hot!
    –Betty :)

  8. Comment by semplespacemodule — May 28, 2010 @ 1:31 am

    Betty your hot!!

  9. Comment by murphygtm — May 28, 2010 @ 2:02 am

    Hello Betty
    You have a lovely kitchen. I am going to try this pot roast recipe tomorrow.

  10. Comment by murphygtm — May 28, 2010 @ 2:59 am

    Hello Betty. You have a lovely kitchen. I am going to make your pot roast in a crock pot tomorrow. I usually use a dutch oven, but want to try the crock pot.

  11. Comment by shehed11 — May 28, 2010 @ 3:09 am

    WoW, looks like a great recipe. I do not have a slow cooker, how should I do it instead, please do tell, I’d reall appreciate it.

    But what I’d really like to compliment on here is the presentation. LOVELY! Could you also show us how you made that salad next to the pot roast?

  12. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 3:30 am

    Thanks for your lovely comment! I hope you enjoy using the slow cooker!
    –Betty :)

  13. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 4:00 am

    Thanks so much!
    –Betty :)

  14. Comment by primefinder — May 28, 2010 @ 4:03 am

    love your videos.

  15. Comment by rush2death — May 28, 2010 @ 4:37 am

    Wow betty thanks a lot!
    I just got myself a slow coocker and will try this soon it looks delicious!
    And by the way your stove is very hot!

  16. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 5:28 am

    You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy my recipes! Thanks for commenting!
    –Betty :)

  17. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 5:42 am

    Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it!
    –Betty :)

  18. Comment by falloutgurl247 — May 28, 2010 @ 6:05 am

    my gravy came out ty

  19. Comment by lovelylanie702 — May 28, 2010 @ 6:17 am

    Hey Betty! I found your video very helpful. I liked the step to step instructions. I am a very inexperienced cook, but I found it very easy to follow your directions. It made the cooking seem less scary to me. Thanks a bunch!

  20. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 6:51 am

    Thanks! I learned to cook from my mother, growing up at home. Thanks for your compliment!
    –Betty :)

  21. Comment by gmick49 — May 28, 2010 @ 7:21 am

    Awesome recipe. Where did you learn how to cook. That is so yummy. Keep up the good cooking.

  22. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 7:41 am

    That salad is called:
    Lime Mist Salad
    You will find it if you do a search in bettyskitchen.
    Enjoy!
    –Betty :)

  23. Comment by gordoftl — May 28, 2010 @ 8:04 am

    Oh I would love to know the recipe for the salad!!

  24. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 8:36 am

    Thanks!
    –Betty :)

  25. Comment by bettyskitchen — May 28, 2010 @ 9:32 am

    I hope your pot roast and gravy came out well! Thanks for your nice comment!
    –Betty :)

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