Savory Slow Cooker Bottom Round Roast
Transform any skepticism into delight with this Savory Slow Cooker Bottom Round Roast. Designed specifically to showcase the rich flavors and tender textures of an often underrated cut of beef, this recipe involves slow cooking for hours until the meat becomes irresistibly fork-tender. The combination of Worcestershire and barbecue sauce creates a mouthwatering glaze, while the savory aroma of garlic, onions, and fresh vegetables fills your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners, this dish will have even the toughest critics begging for seconds, proving that with the right preparation, bottom round roast can be a star at your table.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
bottom round beef roast
3-4 lbs (trimmed of excess fat)
Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup (none)
barbecue sauce
1/2 cup (none)
garlic salt
1 tablespoon (none)
fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon (none)
onion
1 lb (peeled and chopped)
carrot
1 lb (peeled and chopped)
potatoes
2 lbs (peeled and chopped)
Instructions
1
Place the bottom round beef roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it's positioned flat.
2
Generously season the roast with garlic salt and freshly ground pepper, rubbing the seasonings into the meat for maximum flavor.
3
Peel and chop the onions, carrots, and potatoes into even-sized pieces. Distribute them evenly around the roast in the slow cooker.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce and barbecue sauce. Stir well to blend.
5
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the roast and vegetables, ensuring everything is well-coated.
6
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender and juicy.
7
After cooking, carefully remove the roast, slice, and serve with the vegetables, drizzled with the cooking juices.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What cut of beef is used for this recipe?
The recipe specifically uses a 3-4 lb bottom round beef roast trimmed of excess fat.
How long should the roast cook in the slow cooker?
The roast should be cooked on the low setting for 8 hours.
What vegetables are included in this dish?
This recipe includes 1 lb of onions, 1 lb of carrots, and 2 lbs of potatoes.
How much Worcestershire sauce is required?
You will need 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce.
How much barbecue sauce is needed for the glaze?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce.
How is the meat seasoned?
The roast is seasoned with 1 tablespoon of garlic salt and 1 tablespoon of freshly ground pepper rubbed into the meat.
Do I need to peel the vegetables?
Yes, the onions, carrots, and potatoes should be peeled and chopped before being added to the slow cooker.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 6 servings.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are a total of 8 ingredients used in this recipe.
How should the beef be placed in the slow cooker?
The beef roast should be positioned flat in the slow cooker.
Should the vegetables be chopped a certain way?
The vegetables should be chopped into even-sized pieces to ensure they cook uniformly.
Is there a specific way to distribute the vegetables?
Yes, distribute the onions, carrots, and potatoes evenly around the roast in the slow cooker.
How do I prepare the sauce mixture?
Combine the Worcestershire sauce and barbecue sauce in a separate bowl and stir well to blend.
How is the sauce applied?
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the roast and the surrounding vegetables.
What is the final step after the 8-hour cooking time?
Carefully remove the roast, slice it, and serve it with the vegetables and cooking juices.
Is this recipe considered a one-pot meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a one-pot meal because the meat and vegetables cook together in the slow cooker.
What makes the meat tender in this recipe?
Slow cooking a bottom round roast for 8 hours on low heat allows the tough fibers to break down until it is fork-tender.
Is this recipe easy for beginners?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe with simple preparation steps.
Can this be served for a family dinner?
Absolutely, it is specifically described as perfect for family dinners and comfort food.
Does the recipe require salt and pepper?
Yes, it uses 1 tablespoon of garlic salt and 1 tablespoon of fresh ground pepper.
How much onion is used?
The recipe calls for 1 lb of onions.
How many pounds of potatoes are needed?
You will need 2 lbs of potatoes.
What type of meal is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a beef roast and comfort food.
Should I cook this on high or low?
The instructions specify cooking on low for the best results.
What should I do with the cooking juices?
The cooking juices should be drizzled over the sliced meat and vegetables when serving.
How much carrot is required?
The recipe uses 1 lb of carrots.
Is it necessary to rub the seasonings into the meat?
Yes, rubbing the seasonings into the meat helps ensure maximum flavor.
Is bottom round roast usually tough?
It is often considered an underrated or tough cut, but this slow cooker method makes it irresistibly tender.
What kind of aroma can I expect?
The kitchen will be filled with the savory aroma of garlic, onions, and fresh vegetables.
Does this recipe have any specific tags?
Tags include beef, slow cooker, roast, comfort food, one-pot meal, and easy recipe.