electric skillet roast beef

North Liberty, IN
Updated on Dec 2, 2025

Grandma would only use her oven if she baked several items at one, like meat, potatoes and a pie or bread. In order to save money she used her electric skillet whenever possible. This is her electric skillet pot roast. And its good.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 pounds round or chuck steak or chuck roast
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • - vegetables as desired (carrots, onions, potatoes, bell pepper, beans,celery, etc.)

How To Make electric skillet roast beef

  • Step 1
    Heat electric skillet to 350 degrees and brown steak in oil. Add onion to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to 250 degrees. Add water to skillet so that bottom of skillet is covered about 1 inch deep. Add bay leaf, cover and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Step 2
    Add any vegetables you wish. Chunks of carrot, potatoes, celery, onion wedges, etc. Add additional water if needed. Cover and cook for 30-45 minutes until vegetables are tender. Serve with gravy made from skillet drippings.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 611kcal, carbohydrates: 6g, cholesterol: 154mg, fat: 46g, fiber: 2g, protein: 44g, saturated fat: 16g, sodium: 351mg, sugar: 3g, unsaturated fat: 28g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Beef
Category: Roasts
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