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slow cook southern roast

Recipe by
Janice Splaha
North Versailles, PA

I've seen this recipe using different cuts of meat but Eye of Round is my favorite. It's also my favorite recipe for a roast. 7 hours is an approximate time. I test the meat at 7 hours then decide if it needs more time.

yield 6 to 8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 7 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow cook southern roast

  • 4 lb
    eye of round roast
  • 1 pkg
    ranch dressing mix
  • 1 pkg
    au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 5
    pepperoncini peppers
  • 2-4 pinch
    ground black pepper
  • 2-4 pinch
    garlic powder

How To Make slow cook southern roast

  • 1
    Place roast into a slow cooker. Sprinkle the meat with pepper and garlic powder. Then sprinkle with ranch dressing mix and au jus mix. Lay pepperoncini peppers on top of the roast. Then place butter on top of peppers. Do not add water or any fluid.
  • 2
    Put slow cooker on SLOW and cook for 7 hours. It will produce the best tasting gravy that will just need thickened.
  • 3
    Cooks Note: I place a slow cooker liner inside the pot first. It makes for an easy clean up.

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