Crockpot Rancher’s Roast Beef
(from Denise’s recipe box)
Source: Heather Likes Food (from RecipeThing user abigail12083)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 420 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: beef, crockpot, dinner
Ingredients
- 1, 2-3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 (.4 oz) packet ranch dressing mix or 1 tbsp homemade ranch mix
- 1/2 C sliced pepperoncinis
- 1/4 C pepperoncini juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 C beef broth
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 C sour cream
Directions
- Heat canola oil over med-high heat. Season roast with salt and sear in hot oil until golden brown.
- Place roast in crock pot and sprinkle with dressing mix, pepperoncinis, pepperoncini juice, and dot with butter.
- Cook in crock pot on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3 ½ -4 or until the roast is fork-tender. Remove meat from pot and drain off cooking juices into a sauce pan, skimming the top for excess fat. Add 2 cups of beef broth to the juices and bring to a boil.
- Mix 1 tbsp of corn starch with ¼ C of COLD water and slowly pour into the boiling broth mixture. Stir continuously until thickened and remove from heat. Stir in ½ cup of sour cream into the thickened broth and serve over the cooked meat.