How to dress up a pot roast...

UsedToBeHusky
UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
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So all my life, I have always loved a good old-fashioned pot roast in the crockpot, but my daughter informed me last night that she thinks they are boring. I use some good seasonings, a nice piece of meat, and a few vegetables. Is there something that I could add to make it more interesting? Any suggestions?
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  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    I want to say something about going through your closet and trying on the ugly Christmas sweaters but...but I won't...
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I want to say something about going through your closet and trying on the ugly Christmas sweaters but...but I won't...

    You've already trolled me once today! :angry:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Tell her if she wants more excitement, cook it her damn self.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Tell her if she wants more excitement, cook it her damn self.

    I love you! She is 13. It's just a crock pot.

    She got burned by some grease when she was young so she is scared to cook... but it is just a crock pot! :laugh:
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
    Pour a beer over it. It's fantastic!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Maybe it's just because she's 13. Or maybe I'm not any more creative than you. :laugh:

    I have a thirteen year old son who thinks most of my cooking is boring. He like taco night and pizza night, and just about everything else makes him look like McKayla.

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  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Not saying this is a solution, just a funny story......

    Hubs used to complain about how blah my cooking was. My mother never spiced things up so I'm used to things tasting bland and figure if someone wants S&P they can add it after I serve them. However, he got on my nerves one day when I was making a beef stew and figured if he wanted spice, I'd add some cayenne pepper. I shook a bunch in and basically ruined the whole thing - it was way too hot to eat! LOL!!

    The only thing I can think of is to try using a mixture of a can of cream of mushroom (or cream of anything) soup and an envelope of dry onion soup mix. Great flavor and makes kind of a gravy sauce as it cooks that you can serve over the meat and veggies.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/2008_the_year_of_the_pot_roast/

    I have not tried this recipe yet, but this is exactly how I would do it and I would trust Ree Drummond with my life.
  • felice03
    felice03 Posts: 2,644 Member
    I want to say something about going through your closet and trying on the ugly Christmas sweaters but...but I won't...

    I was going to suggest in drag...


    but to be serious...a can of crushed pineapple, some soy sauce, and a bit of orange juice...
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    I like to use some Balsamic Vinegar and Thyme in mine.
  • BritneysStuntDouble
    BritneysStuntDouble Posts: 849 Member
    Pearls and a tiara worked for The Cowntess.

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  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    Put skittles in it.

    -Recipe advice from a 10 year old.
  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
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  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    chianti and a packet of onion soup mix. srsly, makes it so good.

    and yes, when i first clicked, i was going to do a dress in drag and do the hula joke... but i rose above... also, the drag joke was already taken.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I like to sear the meat in a hot pan, first. And add some beer.
  • Krys_140
    Krys_140 Posts: 648 Member
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    LOL!

    I've always felt the same way as your daughter about pot roast. Haven't grown out of it. My mother is an excellent cook, but pot roast isn't my thing. However, if I were going to do one of my own, I'd absolutely try the pineapple/OJ suggestion.
  • mllst18
    mllst18 Posts: 188 Member
    1 pot roast
    1 8oz cup of black coffee
    1 pack of lipton onion soup mix
    fill with water the rest of the way

    Combine, put on low heat for about 8 hrs. Doesn't taste like coffee at all! Very tender and savory! Enjoy!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
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    LOL!

    I've always felt the same way as your daughter about pot roast. Haven't grown out of it. My mother is an excellent cook, but pot roast isn't my thing. However, if I were going to do one of my own, I'd absolutely try the pineapple/OJ suggestion.

    Yeah, I was thinking that sounded pretty good. Maybe with a little soy sauce too. My mom used to make chicken wings in a similar sauce.
  • Car0lynnM
    Car0lynnM Posts: 332 Member
    Pot roast is pot roast, and it's not the most super exciting meal. However, it IS super delicious and comforting.
    I use dark beer or red wine, and rosemary and thyme. plenty of salt and pepper. Maybe try switching up the veggies--add parsnips to the usual carrots and potatoes. Hmmm...I see a pot roast in my weekend...

    Also, try thickening the juice when it's done and serve with mashed potatoes instead of roasting potatoes with the meat...
  • DonniesGirl69
    DonniesGirl69 Posts: 644 Member
    I use a cup of strong coffee in mine instead of water or stock.

    To.....Die.......For
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    I think that was just her way of being 13... unless you are serving pot roast every night, she can deal with it. There are worse things in the world than boring food. If she's really bored, she could always try vegemite (sorry Aussies).
  • bethanytowell
    bethanytowell Posts: 256 Member
    1 3lb roast. 2 packets of Au Jus mix. Fill the crockpot with water until its almost covering the roast. Pour in the 2 Au Jus packets. Turn it on Low when you go to work and when you get home its done. Very rich and delicious.
  • jiddu17
    jiddu17 Posts: 187 Member
    Not sure if everyone's family does this, as my Italian husband had never heard such a thing, but we've always dipped it in ketchup. It seems like such an awful thing to do with a lovely roast that has been permeating the air (often for HOURS), creating a warm and invting feeling and, to me, the memory of being at my Grandmothers house on a Sunday. I do not like ketchup much, yet this is still one thing I will use it on. And, my husband? He does it, too.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    The thought of water covering the meat makes me sick... you don't have to put all that liquid in your crock, people!! Your meat will taste just as delicious and be just as tender with a small amount of liquid on low for 8hrs.



    Boiled meat is gross.
  • Yieya
    Yieya Posts: 168 Member
    but to be serious...a can of crushed pineapple, some soy sauce, and a bit of orange juice...
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    ^^^I would try this^^^ sounds yummy. If that doesn't do it, you may have to resort to the skittles....lol :tongue:

    Put skittles in it.

    -Recipe advice from a 10 year old.
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
    Pot roast is my favorite thing.
    I put some chopped bacon in the pan with water, and render all the fat. (the water allows you to render the fat without burning the bacon). Sear roast in bacon fat on all sides and set aside. Then sautee onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Add some tomato paste and spices and a whole bottle of Zinfandel or other red wine. Nestle the roast in it, cover and cook for 3 hours at 300.

    You can do this in the crockpot, too.

    Then remove roast, use a stick blender to blend the sauce smooth and strain into a pan. Turn on high and reduce until thickened and glossy. It's a messy job and sort of worky but SO GOOD.
  • mokster
    mokster Posts: 17
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  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Pot roast is pot roast, and it's not the most super exciting meal. However, it IS super delicious and comforting.
    I use dark beer or red wine, and rosemary and thyme. plenty of salt and pepper. Maybe try switching up the veggies--add parsnips to the usual carrots and potatoes. Hmmm...I see a pot roast in my weekend...

    Also, try thickening the juice when it's done and serve with mashed potatoes instead of roasting potatoes with the meat...

    I've used kale and pearl onions with the potatoes and carrots... I love it... her... not so much.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    The thought of water covering the meat makes me sick... you don't have to put all that liquid in your crock, people!! Your meat will taste just as delicious and be just as tender with a small amount of liquid on low for 8hrs.



    Boiled meat is gross.

    It's called 'braising'. You don't boil the water.
  • skinnywithin
    skinnywithin Posts: 1,392 Member
    I always use a packet of Liptons onion soup mix and a packet of mushroom gravy mix & brown gravy packets whisk all together then our on meat and cook, it will thicken slightly as it cooks, I also add carrots and potatoes then when its almost done I take about a cup or so of the juice out and wisk some milk and flour to make it thicken and add it back to the crock pot. ! YUMMY

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