Meal Bite: Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Hi Busies!  I’m going to try to refrain from singing the praises of my crock pot too much (unlike in my post about black beans), because I could go on all day.  If I did that, I’d miss my chance to get this roast going in the crock pot in time for dinner tonight, and I won’t let anything get between me and those potatoes.

This is one of the few meal prep recipes that actually requires NO meal prep, because it really is that simple.  You can buy the roast during your meal prep shopping and stick the whole thing in the freezer until you’re ready to make it, or just wait and buy it during the week you’re going to make it.  

Just sprinkle all the dressings on and mix them with your hands as you rub them into the meat – no need to dirty an extra bowl!

The savory brown sauce soaks into the meat until it’s fallaparttender, perfectly complemented by slow roasted carrots and potatoes.  This is my mom’s recipe that she’s been making for as long as I can remember.  The canned whole potatoes I use are just about the most comforting thing in the world for me!  I’ve tried cutting up fresh potatoes but there’s a certain nostalgia about the canned potatoes that keeps me coming back for more…and more…and more!

I like to finish off with salt, pepper, and a little parsley to serve.  These seasonings can get lost with the long cooking time if added at the beginning, but adding them at the end helps enhance existing flavors that we’ve built, while waiting in hungry anticipation.  

Oh, and did I mention this is even better as leftovers?  #bonuspoints #thepointsdontmatter #butthetastedoes #andthistastesamazing

What was your favorite comfort food growing up?  Let me know in the comments below!