This slow cooker pot roast is LOADED with garlic and onion flavor.
Do you love cooking with onions and garlic? I do too. Whoever I am talking to after eating them may not love them as much as I do. That’s why it’s important to always get your friends and family to eat as much stinky food as you do so you can’t smell each other. That’s my lesson for the day.
This pot roast is heavy on the onion and garlic. Whole cloves of garlic are stuffed into the meat, and then it’s smothered with onions and cooked all day. It’s kind of like french onion soup, except with a lot more beef.
You may remember that I said we were eating less beef, and that’s totally true. This particular roast was in the clearance section for 50% off though, and I’m not going to pass up that kind of deal. Under $10 for a big, beautiful beef roast? Don’t mind if I do!
I served this roast over rice with its juices straight out of the crockpot, but you could make a thicker gravy if you prefer. To do this, make a roux with a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of flour. Then, slowly whisk in 1-1/2 to 2 cups of cooking juices and simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste, but the juices are already pretty flavorful. This is just a quick description of the process, but you can see a full video of how to make gravy here.
What side dish will you serve with your roast? We had simple green beans with butter, salt, and pepper. If you wanted to get fancy, you could serve up healthy creamed spinach or green bean casserole.
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Dragon Breath Slow Cooker Pot Roast Loaded With Garlic and Onions
This pot roast is LOADED with garlic and onion flavor. It’s so easy to make right in your slow cooker!
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef chuck roast
- 12 cloves garlic peeled
- salt and pepper
- 1 large sweet onion quartered and sliced
- handful fresh oregano sprigs
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
Instructions
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Using a sharp knife, cut 12 deep slits all over the roast (both sides and ends). Stuff the garlic cloves into the slits. Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally all over the meat.
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Spread half the sliced onions and oregano sprigs over the bottom of the slow cooker crock. Place the roast on top, and spread remaining onions and oregano over the meat.
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Pour the tomato sauce over the roast, and then fill the empty sauce can with water and pour that around the meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove oregano stems before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 480
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John J Kaye says
Can carrots and potatoes be added to this recipe?
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Yes, definitely! I think those will make a great addition!
John J Kaye says
I would use peeled baby carrots and small red bliss potatoes. This will be made this week. Thank you.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This looks so juicy and flavorful, Andi! I love that it’s made in the slow cooker! My mouth is watering over all the garlic!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you so much, Kelly!
Joanie @ Zagleft says
I love cooking with plenty of garlic, especially inserting the cloves deep inside the meat. You just can’t beat the flavor. This dinner looks absolutely delicious, Andi!
Andi Gleeson says
Thank you, Joanie! I bet you make a mean pot roast too!
Cyndi _ My Kitchen Craze says
I’m a total dragon breath girl, so this pot roast is right up my alley. I love a good meat meal on a busy night. Need to try this soon!
Andi Gleeson says
Haha I’ll send you some mints ;) Thank you, Cyndi!
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says
Garlic and onions are the best. This looks so delicious.
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much, Becky!
Matthew from nomageddon says
Ha! Dragons breath with all that garlic and onion! That’s hilarious!
Andi Gleeson says
I try. Thank you, Matt!
Heather | Heather Likes Food says
When I am short on time, the slow cooker is the way to go. I will try this recipe out! Thanks!
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks so much, Heather! I hope you like it!
Katerina @ Diethood says
My mouth just watered up. What an awesome recipe! It looks so moist and tasty.
Andi Gleeson says
Thanks, Katerina! xoxo
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
I am seriously obsessed with garlic, and I always tend to over-garlic like everything I make…if there is such a thing as “over-garlicking.” I would totally be in love with this pot roast. Looks so comforting!
Andi Gleeson says
You would like this one for sure then, Justine. Thank you!!
Shaye says
Would this work in my 4 qt crockpot?
Andi Gleeson says
Hi, Shaye! It should work fine. I would just keep your size crockpot in mind when choosing your cut of meat to pick something that will fit. I hope you like it!