Name: Busy Day Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 305 min
Ingredients: 1 3 to 3.5 lb beef roast - any cut; 1 tablespoon house seasoning - (see link); 1 large sweet onion; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup beef (, chicken or vegetable stock); 1 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

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Tender, juicy, slow-cooked pot roast is a lifesaver when your daily schedule becomes hectic. This is one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever made, yet, it’s also one of the most delectable. Only a few flavor-packed ingredients are needed, then the magic is done by the crockpot.

Sliced Pot Roast with onion, green bean and bread on a white plate.

I named this recipe “busy day” because if you all are like me, sometimes I don’t have 5 minutes of time to spare, especially in the morning. The thing is, I’ve found that when life gets hectic, that’s when you really need to gather your family around the supper table. Sharing about your day and all the goings-on is important, no matter how busy the cook is.

What Makes This Pot Roast So Good?

The success of this recipe comes from proper seasoning using my homemade House Seasoning along with fresh rosemary. I always have pots of herbs growing right outside my backdoor so all I have to do is step out and snip off whatever I need.
Richness is added with tomato paste mixed with stock. Don’t stress if you don’t have beef stock! I always use whatever I have on hand which could be vegetable, chicken or beef.
Add some extra flavor with an aromatic. Slice up an onion, then, put the roast and ingredients in your slow cooker and walk away.
Dinner will be waiting on you in 6 hours, just in time for everyone one to grab a plate and start telling of the day’s happenings.

Pot Roast with onions, seasoning and rosemary in a crock pot.

Ingredients For Busy Day Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Chuck Roast or any other cut of beef roast that you like or find on sale.
Onions cut into thick slices.
A Southern Soul House Seasoning – I use this seasoning every day! It’s easy to make with this recipe.
Fresh rosemary – you can use dried is you don’t have or can’t find the fresh.
Tomato Paste – I use the concentrated form in the tube. Squeeze out what you need, then store in the refrigerator for the next time.
Beef stock or whatever type of stock you have on hand.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast on a white platter with fresh rosemary.

How Long Does It Take To Cook This Recipe?

By using the slow cooker, this roast turns out tender and juicy, plus it’s perfectly seasoned. Cook the roast on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 5 hours.

How To Store Leftover Busy Day Pot Roast

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, the pot roast can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

Sliced Slow Cooker Pot Roast with onions and fresh rosemary and a serving spoon.

What To Serve With Busy Day Slow Cooker Pot Roast

As the name says, this recipe is perfect to serve on a busy weeknight, but it’s also terrific for Sunday supper. Here are some of my favorite sides to serve alongside:

Busy Day Pot Roast on a white plate with a fork and green beans

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