I’m not ashamed to say it. I can put away some pot roast. Put a bowl of pot roast in front of me, and there’s only one outcome: an empty bowl. Put a bowl of this slow cooker BBQ pot roast in front of me and there’s only one outcome: me asking for seconds and probably thirds. That same great flavor as a traditional pot roast, completely amped up with BBQ flavors. Surprisingly different and really a treat to eat!
I used a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce when I made this slow cooker BBQ pot roast. You want something with a smoky flavor, and maybe even a bit of a spicy kick. After all, this isn’t your normal pot roast.
Also try my slow cooker Mississippi pot roast.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pot Roast
I’m not ashamed to say it. I can put away some pot roast. Put a bowl of pot roast in front of me, and there’s only one outcome: an empty bowl. Put a bowl of this slow cooker BBQ pot roast in front of me and there’s only one outcome: me asking for seconds and probably thirds.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 627kcal
Ingredients
- 2 – 3 pound chuck roast some fat removed
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 large Russet potatoes chopped into chunks (I left the skin on)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme crumbled
- 1/2 cup water plus more, possibly
Instructions
- Place everything into your slow cooker, starting with the meat first.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or until the meat is fall-apart tender, stirring every hour after the first 4 hours. Add more water as you go if the pot roast is thicker than you prefer.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 1481mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 7mg
Nutritional values are approximate.