Deliciously Seasoned Beef Roast in a Crock-Pot

"IT DOESN'T GET EASIER THAN THIS .... Follow these quick and simple steps, and enjoy this tender, delicious roast that serves 12 hungy appetites."
 
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Ready In:
8hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Wash roast and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Pour dressing into a gallon size zip-lock plastic bag. Add roast and refrigerate for a few hours (preferrably overnight).
  • Remove roast from plastic bag, make several shallow slits in top of roast. Place prepared roast into your crock-pot.
  • Mix together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; pour over roast.
  • Add bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. (HIGH = 4 to 5 hours).
  • COOK'S TIP: To complete this meal, in last hour add small red potatoes (halved), mushrooms (halved) and carrots (diced). Sauce can be thickened with 2 tablespoons flour dissolved in 1/4 cup of water.
  • COOK'S TIP: For leftovers, add tomatoes, corn, celery, green beans, etc. Add a gravy mix and you have a tasty stew or soup.

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