Crockpot Cranberry Pot Roast Recipe
This Crockpot Cranberry Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked meal featuring a juicy chuck roast braised with a tangy cranberry sauce and seasoned with classic herbs and savory onion soup mix. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, it delivers fall-apart tender meat infused with sweet and savory notes, topped with a rich cranberry gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3.5 lb boneless chuck roast
Seasonings and Mixes
- 1 oz envelope brown gravy mix
- 1 oz envelope dry onion soup mix
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 ribs celery, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Other Ingredients
- 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Sear the Roast: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the boneless chuck roast on each side for about 4–6 minutes until nicely browned to lock in flavor. Transfer the roast to your crockpot.
- Add Seasonings and Vegetables: Sprinkle the brown gravy mix, dry onion soup mix, diced onion, sliced celery, minced garlic, and dried thyme evenly over the roast in the crockpot.
- Top with Cranberry Sauce and Butter: Spoon the can of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of the roast and vegetables. Distribute the slices of butter over the cranberry sauce and other ingredients.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8–10 hours, or until the meat becomes fall-apart tender and infused with the savory and sweet flavors.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the roast with a generous spoonful of the flavorful cranberry gravy from the crockpot. Optionally, garnish with fresh cranberries and herbs for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- For best results, sear the roast before adding it to the crockpot to develop deeper flavor.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker; check doneness after 8 hours.
- Use fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley as garnish to enhance aroma and presentation.
- Leftover cranberry gravy can be strained and thickened with cornstarch for a thicker sauce.
Keywords: pot roast, cranberry, slow cooker, crockpot meal, comforting dinner, chuck roast recipe
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