Ingredients and Weight:
- Beef roast (such as chuck roast or ribeye) - 3 pounds (1.5 kg)
- Packet of beef seasoning mix (e.g., au jus or Montreal seasoning)
- Packet of brown mushroom soup mix
- Packet of beef broth concentrate or stock
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Carrots - 2 medium, peeled and chopped
- Potatoes - 4 large, scrubbed and cut into quarters
- Salt and pepper - to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 6-8 hours (slow cooker)
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a slow cooker, place the beef roast and season with salt and pepper.
- Open and spread the beef seasoning mix over the roast.
- Add the chopped onion and carrots to the slow cooker.
- Open the brown mushroom soup mix and pour over the meat and vegetables.
- Add enough water or beef broth to cover the meat and vegetables.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender and cooked through.
- Add the potatoes during the last hour of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary and serve hot with desired side dishes.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
Calories: Based on ingredients used, estimate around 500-600 calories per serving (depending on the exact ingredients used).
Protein: About 30-40 grams per serving.
Fat: Moderate, depending on the type of beef roast used.
Carbohydrates: From vegetables and potatoes.
Dish Characteristics:
- Slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat.
- Rich and flavorful with a combination of beef seasoning, mushroom soup mix, and broth.
- Serve with potatoes and vegetables for a complete meal.
User Comments:
- "This dish was so tender and juicy! The slow cooker did its job perfectly."
- "I added more vegetables for a more balanced meal, it was delicious."
- "The beef seasoning mix gave this dish a unique flavor that my family loved."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use a slow cooker with a tight-fitting lid to ensure maximum heat retention and cooking time.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preference, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
- You can add other vegetables during the last hour of cooking to add more variety to the dish without affecting the cooking time.
