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Crockpot Cranberry Pot Roast

Tender Crockpot cranberry pot roast with chuck roast slow cooked in sweet tart cranberry gravy. A cozy family dinner or festive holiday main.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot cranberry pot roast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 611kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lb boneless chuck roast
  • 1 oz brown gravy mix
  • 1 oz dry onion soup mix
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 celery ribs sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 4 tablespoon butter sliced
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Fresh herbs

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast 4–6 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to the Crockpot.
  • Sprinkle the brown gravy mix and dry onion soup mix over the roast. Add diced onion, celery, garlic, and thyme.
  • Spread cranberry sauce over the top and place butter slices on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours until the roast is tender and easily pulls apart.
  • Serve with cranberry gravy from the Crockpot, garnished with fresh cranberries and herbs.

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Nutrition

Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 6mg