Perfect Pot Roast Recipes

By Southern Living
Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Cari South; Food Styling: Alyssa Porubcan

Pot roast is perfect for a company-worthy meal or a weeknight family dinner.

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Beer-Braised Pot Roast

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Beer-Braised Pot Roast

This is no ordinary pot roast. First, it's rubbed with coffee. Then it simmers in dark stout beer and beef stock, yielding a deeply delicious gravy. Small carrots with tops and pearl onions elevate it further. Just be sure to pile the veggies on top of the beef after all other ingredients are in your cooker, so they'll cook perfectly and keep a vibrant color.

 

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Zesty Pot Roast

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Zesty Pot Roast

Our Zesty Pot Roast is mostly hands-free, which leaves you more time with family.

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Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Photo: Melina Hammer

Recipe: Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Freeze pot roasts and braised pork shoulders in their cooking liquid—it preserves the juicy flavor and tender texture while guarding against freezer burn. Portion cooled meat into zip-top freezer bags, add cooking liquid, and freeze up to 1 month.

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Beef-and-Orzo Soup

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Beef-and-Orzo Soup

Pick up a baguette at the market, so you can sop up every drop of this hearty soup. Whip up a fresh spinach salad to serve alongside.

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Italian Pot Roast

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Italian Pot Roast

This hearty pot roast is perfect for a busy weeknight. Just put the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do all the work.

 

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Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits

Bacon, garlic, and red wine imbue humble chuck roast with robust character and rich beef-bourguignon flavor as the meat transforms in the slow cooker. Serve sliced or in chunks over Creamy Mushroom Grits.

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Shepherd's Pot Roast Pies

Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Shepherd's Pot Roast Pies

Your family will love this new spin on calzones, and you'll love the ease and convenience.

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Cowboy Pot Roast

Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Cari South; Food Styling: Alyssa Porubcan

Recipe: Cowboy Pot Roast

Browning the meat before slow cooking enhances both the appearance and flavor of the meat. Serve with Cheese-and-Onion Cornbread.

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