Throw it in and let it simmer roast

Roast is a great cold weather meal. At my house, I must say the crock pot is the preferred method for making a roast.  This is a quick throw it together, throw it in the crock pot, and eat it later meal.  

What do you need? 

 A roast (I buy two at Sam's and freeze one for next time)

Carrots

Potatoes

Onions

Onion soup mix

Beef Broth

Put a pan on the stove and get it screaming hot (I put it on 7 or 8/ medium high).  Be sure it is large enough for your roast.  

I like to layer my veggies.  I cut my carrots, celery, and onions into bite size (but not too small). Then I add about a fourth of a large container of beef broth (I use generic).  I add half of the onion soup mix.  Be sure to stir and combine the broth and soup mix together.  Next, I put a layer of the veggies (onions, celery, and carrots) on the bottom of the crock pot.   

Once the pan on the stove is hot add your roast. You are just browning the outside of the meat.  Be sure to get the sides and edges.  Once brown add it to the crock pot. It should sit on top of the layer of veggies.  Now add the remaining veggies.  I like to pour the beef broth and remaining soup mix into a bowl to dissolve the soup mix.  Then pour it on top of the veggies.  Your goal is to cover the meat and most of the veggies.  Put your crock pot on high and check it from time to time. I like to make sure the veggies are getting tender and are in the broth mix so it soaks up the flavor.   I usually let my roast simmer in the crock pot for at least 6 hours.  The meat just falls apart!

Potatoes can also go in the crock pot. I find the taters get mushy.  I usually throw them in a pan the hour before I want to eat.  I cut them into small bite size pieces.  Then I mix some olive oil and a packet of soup mix.  You could also use beef broth.  Put it in a 350 degree oven.  I put foil over so the onions in the soup mix do not burn!    They are yummy!

Look for more hints, tips, and extras soon.