Crock Pot Sweet Onion Beef Roast and Potatoes

Submitted by Audrey M

"An easy Crock Pot meal to prepare. The results are really worth the wait."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, sliced into thin strips
• 4 lbs boneless bottom round roast
• 3 large baking potatoes, cut into large chunks
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces low-fat beef broth
• 1 ounce onion soup mix
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

directions

1. Remove strings or netting around roast.
2. Place sliced onion in the bottom of a 5 quart Crock Pot with roast placed on top.
3. Place garlic and potatoes around beef roast.
4. In a small mixing bowl, mix together 1 1/4 cup of beef broth and onion soup mix; pour over roast.
5. Place reserved beef broth into refrigerator to be used for gravy.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours.
7. Remove vegetables and beef with a large slotted spoon and place on a large oven proof serving platter.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and place in a 200 degree oven to keep warm.
9. In a medium mixing bowl, mix remaining beef broth with flour; gradually stir into juices.
10. Turn heat to HIGH and cook for 10 minutes or until gravy thickens to your liking.