Slow Cooker Au Jus Pot Roast
"I've never found a recipe I really liked for a savory, au jus-style pot roast without mushy veggies and a weird sweetness. So after some experimenting, this is the way I make it every time now. The tomato sauce disappears and will not make a tomato-flavored gravy. Quick and easy. The roast size and cut can vary, and it will still turn out great. Good for those who don't like onions, although they can be added if you like. I love to make homemade mashed potatoes and dill carrot slices for sides. Cook roast on top of sliced onion rings if desired."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Coffee | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (4 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Montreal-style steak seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cube beef bouillon
- 1 cup hot strong black coffee
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste