Easy Crock Pot Dinner

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Nothing can be easier than this scrumptious dinner! It cooks unattended until the last 5 minutes of cooking. Add a salad or green vegetable for a complete meal. This recipe will work for any size roast (beef or venison), just cook larger ones a little longer and smaller ones a little less.

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Steps

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Place roast in crock pot.

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Add potatoes and carrots.

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If using mushrooms , add them now.

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Pour dry soup mix , black pepper and bouillon into 2-cup measuring cup.

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Gradually add water , stirring to mix soup and water , adding enough water to make 1-1 / 2 cups.

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Add sherry until mixture reaches 2-cup mark.

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Pour liquid over and around veggies and meat.

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Cover and turn crock pot to desired temperature: low or high or until roast is tender.

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During the last hour of cooking , i slide the veggies from atop the roast into the hot juices so they get additional flavor.

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To serve: remove roast and veggies from crock pot and place on serving platter to rest.

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To make gravy: put 1 / 4 cup water in small jar.

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Add cornstarch and stir to dissolve.

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Pour cold slurry into hot crock pot and stir until gravy is thickened , about 5 minutes.

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Ingredients

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boneless beef roast, lipton onion soup mix, water, dry sherry, potatoes, carrots, black pepper, low-sodium beef bouillon cube, mushrooms, cornstarch, cold water