Description
A delightful crockpot recipe perfect for summer, combining fresh ingredients for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef roast (or chicken thigh roast)
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broth (beef or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and slice the carrots. Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic.
- Layer the Ingredients: In your crockpot, layer the bottom with the potatoes, followed by the carrots and onion. Place the beef roast on top, then sprinkle the minced garlic over everything.
- Add the Liquid and Seasoning: Pour in the broth until the ingredients are just covered, then add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently, cover, and set your crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Notes
Searing the meat before cooking can enhance flavor. Adjust cooking times based on the type of meat used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot, summer dinner, easy recipes, beef roast, comfort food