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Slow Cooker Easy Irish Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Easy Irish Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy a rich, hearty meal with this Slow Cooker Easy Irish Pot Roast, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef Shoulder Roast Use boneless for easier slicing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Alternatively, any neutral oil can be used
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt Can substitute with regular salt and garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked is ideal
For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots Substitute with parsnips if desired
  • 1.5 pounds Baby Red Potatoes Can swap for golden potatoes or omit
  • 1 large Onion Yellow onion works best
For the Flavor
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remember to remove before serving
  • 12 ounces Stout Beer Switch to non-alcoholic for a non-alcoholic option
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Homemade stock is best
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be substituted
For Sweetness and Garnish
  • 1 cup Dried Prunes Optional, can substitute with dried figs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dredging the boneless beef shoulder roast in all-purpose flour until fully coated.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast for about 2 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer the seared roast to your slow cooker and insert mashed garlic cloves into slits cut into the roast.
  4. Toss chopped carrots, baby red potatoes, and onion around the roast; sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  5. In a bowl, mix together stout beer, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour it over the roast and vegetables.
  6. Add bay leaf, dried prunes, and fresh thyme, then cover the slow cooker and set on low for 8 hours.
  7. Once cooking is complete, remove the bay leaf, check tenderness, and serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize cooking times based on the roast size for optimal tenderness. Browning the meat intensifies flavor.

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