by Leslie Sausage

Beef roast has always been a favorite family meal and it's been on sale lately for under $2.00 per pound. Using my favorite kitchen appliance, a delicious meal can be prepared with a minimum of effort.

Freeze any leftovers in a zipper-seal freezer bag with a little of the "gravy" to prevent freezer burn.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Prepare vegetables and place in the bottom of slowcooker. Rinse roast and pat dry with paper towel. Smear your favorite mustard all over the roast. Sprinkle a package of onion mix over top. No extra liquid is needed. Cook on high about 1 hour, then turn to low for 6-8 hours, until tender.

I've been making this recipe for more than 20 years. It's a family
favorite!

Simply Salsa Beef Roast

Ingredients:

3-5 pound chuck roast, trimmed of extra fat.
2 cups of your favorite salsa. (I use medium)

Directions:

Rinse roast and pat dry with paper towel. Pour salsa over the top of the roast. Cook on high about 1 hour, then turn to low for 6-8 hours, until tender.
Sprinkle a little taco seasoning on top for great flavor. This meat is great for any Mexican meals such as tacos or enchiladas.

Easiest Roast

Ingredients:

3-5 pound chuck roast, trimmed of extra fat
Potatoes, carrots, onions and celery
Onion soup mix (or just a bit of beef bouillon granules)

Directions:

Peel and cut (large pieces) potatoes, carrots, onions and celery; add them to the slowcooker. Add your beef roast. For better flavor, brown roast in a skillet first. Add about 1 cup of water, then sprinkle a package of onion soup mix. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Time-saver Tip: Use red-skinned new potatoes (don't need to peel), and the ready-to-eat carrots.

Sunday Special Pot Roast

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. oil
3-5 lb. chuck roast or beef chuck 7-bone (center cut) pot roast, cut 2
1/2 inches thick
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
8 oz. can tomato sauce
6 oz. can tomato paste
2/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 bay leaves
Parsley sprigs for garnish

Directions:

For better flavor, brown the roast in a large skillet, using oil. Add onions and garlic to slowcooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over roast. Cook on high for about an hour, then turn to low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender. Garnish roast with parsley.

Leslie Sausage is a freelance writer and mom who is the author of
several e-books. For more creative, practical and fun ideas for your
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