Cracker Barrel Pot Roast Recipe
A classic comfort food, Cracker Barrel Pot Roast is a hearty and tender beef stew slow-cooked to perfection with carrots, celery, and a rich brown gravy sauce. Perfect served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Sodium
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2½ – 3 lbs stew beef (or chuck roast)
Vegetables
- 6 carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 4 celery stalks (chopped)
Liquids and Mixes
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium beef broth
- 2 (0.87 oz) packets low-sodium brown gravy mix (divided)
- 1 (1 oz) packet onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Add the stew beef, peeled and chopped carrots, chopped celery stalks, low-sodium beef broth, one packet of brown gravy mix, and the onion soup mix into your slow cooker. Stir the mixture well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Cook the Roast: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, allowing the beef to cook until it is tender and fully cooked through.
- Thicken the Gravy: Stir in the second packet of brown gravy mix into the slow cooker. Cover again and allow it to cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes so the sauce thickens nicely.
- Serve: Once the gravy has thickened and the beef is tender, serve your Cracker Barrel Pot Roast hot, ideally over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a complete and wholesome meal.
Notes
- Use stew beef or a chuck roast for best results as they become tender after slow cooking.
- Low-sodium ingredients help control salt content, making the dish healthier without sacrificing flavor.
- Make sure to stir the gravy mix well to avoid lumps and get a smooth sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Customize by adding potatoes or onions for extra flavor and texture.
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooker recipe, beef stew, comfort food, Cracker Barrel style, brown gravy, slow cooking, easy dinner
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