Your crockpot makes this Beef Caesar Salad a breeze to make on busy nights. Flavorful, slow cooked beef is served on a bed of healthy greens. This is a super easy, versatile weeknight dinner!
If you are looking at this recipe thinking I’ve gone a little cuckoo, just hear me out. I know putting pot roast on a salad might sound a little odd, but think of taco salad or fajita salad with beef. That doesn’t sound weird, right? Ain’t nothing wrong with beef on a salad! This beef is slow cooked with caesar dressing, and the salad is drizzled with more caesar dressing, so it is very flavorful and satisfying.
Have you ever wondered why Caesar salad is named that? I was sure it must have something to do with Julius Caesar, but I was so wrong. It was created in the 1920’s by an Italian immigrant chef, Caesar Cardini, in a restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico! (source: Wikipedia) I’m glad it took off so we can still enjoy it today!
This meal is especially good for a family dinner on busy nights. Start the meat in the morning before work and school, then come home, shred the meat, and serve it up to everyone’s liking. I love when the slow cooker does all the work for me. By the way, if you need a good slow cooker, this is the one I use (affiliate link):
If you aren’t in the mood for salad, you could serve this meat over rice or on a sandwich with a salad on the side. I love slow cooked roasts because they are so versatile! Sometimes I don’t want to have the same meal for leftovers, so you can use the meat in a totally different way the next day.
Place sliced onions in slow cooker. Liberally sprinkle seasoned salt over all sides of the roast, and place the meat on top of the onions. Sprinkle a few dashes of worcestershire sauce over the roast.
Pour enough dressing over the meat to cover it completely, but not the whole bottle. (You’ll want to save some for the salads.) Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Turn off slow cooker. Shred cooked meat in the pot, removing any fatty parts. Stir the shredded meat into the sauce, and allow to sit for a few minutes with the lid off.
Place lettuce and tomatoes in large salad bowls. Use a slotted spoon to scoop meat onto each salad. Sprinkle parmesan and drizzle dressing over the meat. Serve!
Author:Andi
Prep Time:5
Cook Time:480
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Andi Gleeson
14 comments
Justine | Cooking and Beer
9 years ago
Ok, this is just genius! Love the idea of beef on a caesar…and slow cooked? Love it!
Andi Gleeson
9 years ago
Thank you, Justine! I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this sounded like a good idea :)
Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen
9 years ago
I’m all about beef on a salad! This looks absolutely delicious to me. And, that last photo…OMG..cracking me up!!! :)
Andi Gleeson
9 years ago
That cat is such a stinker. Thank you, Valerie!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
9 years ago
Oh my gosh that is exactly my type of dinner salad! LOVE!
Andi Gleeson
9 years ago
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves beef in her salad :) Thanks, Dorothy!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
9 years ago
This is right up my alley – I’m completely on board with pot roast on salad!!
Andi Gleeson
9 years ago
Glad to hear it, Sue! Thank you!
Julie blanner
9 years ago
I love the idea of adding protein to a caesar salad!
Andi Gleeson
9 years ago
All-in-one meals are the best if you ask me. Thanks, Julie!
Liz
9 years ago
I’ve never thought of adding beef to my Caesar salad, but it looks scrumptious!
Andi Gleeson
9 years ago
Thanks, Liz! To be honest, I was a little unsure how it was going to turn out, but we were very happy with the result :) Have a good weekend!
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14 comments
Ok, this is just genius! Love the idea of beef on a caesar…and slow cooked? Love it!
Thank you, Justine! I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this sounded like a good idea :)
I’m all about beef on a salad! This looks absolutely delicious to me. And, that last photo…OMG..cracking me up!!! :)
That cat is such a stinker. Thank you, Valerie!
Oh my gosh that is exactly my type of dinner salad! LOVE!
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves beef in her salad :) Thanks, Dorothy!
This is right up my alley – I’m completely on board with pot roast on salad!!
Glad to hear it, Sue! Thank you!
I love the idea of adding protein to a caesar salad!
All-in-one meals are the best if you ask me. Thanks, Julie!
I’ve never thought of adding beef to my Caesar salad, but it looks scrumptious!
Thanks, Liz! To be honest, I was a little unsure how it was going to turn out, but we were very happy with the result :) Have a good weekend!