Welcome Home Meal

Finally back at home after a week of dogsitting for my parents while they were on vacation.


So I thought a meal that would make the house smell yummy would be the perfect welcome home gift, especially for my husband who probably hasn't had anything except Ramen Noodles and frozen chicken patties all week. 


Slow Cooker Pot Roast:

4-5 lb. beef boneless chuck roast (I always just look for one that has the least fat -some marbling is good-and says pot roast)
salt and pepper
1 yellow onion-sliced
1 1/2 cups beef broth (you can use chicken too)
3/4 cup beer
2 tbs. cider vinegar
3 tbs. brown sugar
3 tbs. grainy dijon mustard

 Season beef generously with salt and pepper on all sides
In a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, sear beef until slightly brown on all sides.
Meanwhile, slice onions and place on bottom of slow cooker.
Whisk in small bowl-broth, beer, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard.
Place brown beef on top of onions and pour liquid over it.  Put slow cooker lid on and cook 8-10 hours on low. 

You can put carrots and potatoes in slow cooker too, but I'm not a fan of soggy vegetables.  I cook them separately in the oven.  Tonight I'm roasting eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, and carrots in some garlic, thyme, rosemary and olive oil. 

WELCOME HOME!!!