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Slow Cooker Georgia Pot Roast

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Slow cooker Georgia pot roast is a flavorful twist on the popular Mississippi roast. Instead of pepperoncini, this version uses pickled red onions which add a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. This healthier pot roast recipe skips the store-bought ranch and au jus packets in favor of simple homemade seasoning blends. The result is a comforting pot roast made with everyday ingredients. Instructions to make Georgia pot roast in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef roast
  • 12 ounces pickled red onions with their juices
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning (see below for homemade)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons au jus gravy (see below for homemade)
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)
Homemade Dry Ranch Mix
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Homemade Au Jus Gravy
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Optional step – Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef roast and cook a few minutes on both sides until browned.
  2. Pour the broth into the slow cooker. Add the beef. In a small bowl, mix together the homemade dry ranch & homemade au jus gravy. Sprinkle the mixture evenly across the top of the beef. Pour the jar of red picked onions on top with their juices. Top with the butter.
  3. Cook HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW 8 to 9.
  4. Remove beef from slow cooker. Shred the meat and place back into the slow cooker until ready to serve.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add the oil and the beef. Cook 3-5 minutes on each side or until beef is browned. You may need to cut the beef to make the meat fit.
  2. Remove beef from the Instant Pot. Pour in beef broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the beef back to the pot. In a small bowl, mix together the homemade dry ranch & homemade au jus gravy. Pour the mixture on top of the beef. Pour the jar of red picked onions on top with their juices. Top with the butter.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure for 60 minutes . When cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. Remove beef. Shred the meat and place back into the Instant Pot until ready to serve.

Find it online: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-georgia-pot-roast/

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