Crock Pot Chuck Roast

As promised, here is my super easy recipe for a beef crock pot roast using the same roast I used in the chili. The roast in total was about 2.75 lb and I used 3/4lb for the chili and the remaining 2lb went in the crock pot. 
This meal is proof that you can eat on a budget AND not get bored with meals. From this one roast I will have chili, roast, and beef stroganoff. I might even be able to make beef fried rice! That's 4 meals from 1 roast! 

Crock Pot Chuck Roast

Ingredients: 

2lb chuck roast
1 box beef broth
1 medium/large onion sliced
2-3 garlic cloves smashed
salt/pepper 
EVOO

Heat 2-3tbs EVOO in large skillet to medium/high heat. Thoroughly season roast with salt and pepper. Sear roast in skillet on all sides. 

• Searing is super important: it seals in all the juices in the roast and provides a lot of yummy flavor! 

Place roast in crock pot and cover with onion, garlic, and beef broth. You want the roast completely covered in liquid, so you can add water(after box of broth) if needed. 
Cook on desired amount of time. I let mine cook on the 10 hour setting. Come hour 8, your meat will be pull apart tender. 
Serve with rice and a green veggie. 
4 servings if you just want roast OR
1 roast serving, 1-2 stroganoff servings, 1-2 fried rice servings. Hot damn that's awesome! :) 

• Roasted broccoli: Toss fresh broccoli with EVOO and season with salt. Roast in oven on foil lined cookie sheet at 400 degrees about 10 minutes. 
• Jasmine Rice: Boil 2 cups water add 1-2tsp salt. Add 1 cup rice to boiling water. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low and cook for 30 min. Don't check it! Leave the lid on the entire 30 minutes. 

Forgot to take a finished product pic! Oops! 

• Save your leftover roast AND it's yummy juice. You will use both for your stroganoff the next night. 
• Shopping ahead, you will need sour cream and mushrooms to finish off your stroganoff. 
• Save your leftover rice and you are one step ahead in making fried rice! 
• If you choose to make the fried rice, you will need an egg and any veggies you like!

Stay tuned for stroganoff and fried rice posts! :)