Pot Roast Dump

Time :8 hours 15 minutes
Yield :6 servings

The Scoop

Sometimes, good things come easily, and this is living proof of the theory.
Feel like having a hearty homemade dinner but not feeling like the struggle of spending the entire day in the kitchen? We’ve got your back.
A handful of pantry staples and a chuck roast will save the day: just add everything to the slow cooker, walk away, forget about it for a while, and let dinner handle itself. 
This is the slow cooker saying, “I’ll take it from here.”  
Hack it:
Use sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery root for a winterish version of the recipe.
Out of barbecue sauce? Use marinara sauce instead.
Want it fancier? Add dried fruit, like plums and apricots, and perhaps a dash of cinnamon, especially if you are making this around Christmas.
Leftovers:
Shred any leftover beef and make a pulled beef sandwich that will taste amazing.
Dice the leftover beef and add it to your favorite red pasta sauce.
Make a wrap! Add vegetables and cheese, and toss any leftovers with the filling.
You can also freeze small portions for an easy future dinner that feels like a gift from your past self.

Ingredients

  • 1 (2-2 1/2-pound) chuck roast
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, color of your choice, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large potatoes, chopped into large chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbeque sauce
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup water
  • parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  • Place the roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Top the roast with the onion, the bell pepper, the celery, the potatoes, and the garlic.
  • Top the vegetables and the roast with the tomato sauce, the barbeque sauce, the bouillon, the salt, the pepper, the thyme, and the water.
  • Cover and cook on low until the meat is very tender, about 8-10 hours.
  • Serve garnished with the parsley.
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