Slow Cooker Au Jus Pot Roast

I've never found a recipe I really liked for a savory, au jus-style pot roast without mushy veggies and a weird sweetness. So after some experimenting, this is the way I make it every time now. The tomato sauce disappears and will not make a tomato-flavored gravy. Quick and easy. The roast size and cut can vary, and it will still turn out great. Good for those who don't like onions, although they can be added if you like. I love to make homemade mashed potatoes and dill carrot slices for sides. Cook roast on top of sliced onion rings if desired.


Recipes · Main Dishes · Beef · Pot Roast Recipes


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon Montreal-style steak seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 cube beef bouillon

  • 1 cup hot strong black coffee

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste


Directions

  1. Rub chuck roast with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle on all sides with steak seasoning.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a slow cooker.

  3. Dissolve beef bouillon cube in the coffee and pour the mixture over the roast. Pour tomato sauce over meat and season with oregano; drizzle meat with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.

  4. Set cooker to Low and cook until meat is tender, 8 to 10 hours.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
386 Calories
29g Fat
3g Carbs
27g Protein


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