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!
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.
Print Slow Cooked Beef Caesar Salad
This slow cooked Caesar beef is great as a salad, or serve it over rice or on a sandwich!
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 2.5 pounds beef roast (I used cross rib roast)
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- a few dashes worcestershire sauce
- 1 bottle creamy caesar salad dressing (I used Newman’s Own)
- 3 hearts of romaine chopped
- 4 tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 480
Want more hearty salads? Here you go!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Ok, this is just genius! Love the idea of beef on a caesar…and slow cooked? Love it!
Andi Gleeson says
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 says
I’m all about beef on a salad! This looks absolutely delicious to me. And, that last photo…OMG..cracking me up!!! :)
Andi Gleeson says
That cat is such a stinker. Thank you, Valerie!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Oh my gosh that is exactly my type of dinner salad! LOVE!
Andi Gleeson says
I’m glad I’m not the only one who loves beef in her salad :) Thanks, Dorothy!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland says
This is right up my alley – I’m completely on board with pot roast on salad!!
Andi Gleeson says
Glad to hear it, Sue! Thank you!
Julie blanner says
I love the idea of adding protein to a caesar salad!
Andi Gleeson says
All-in-one meals are the best if you ask me. Thanks, Julie!
Liz says
I’ve never thought of adding beef to my Caesar salad, but it looks scrumptious!
Andi Gleeson says
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!