Cajun Cooking TV » Wonderful Thing http://www.cajuncookingtv.com Cajun cooking and Cajun recipes Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:02:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2699 en hourly 1 How to Cook Crockpot Pot Roast http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/crock-pot-roast http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/crock-pot-roast#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:53:04 +0000 Beryl http://www.cajuncookingtv.com/?p=79 A  crockpot pot roast is a wonderful thing. If you’ve been afraid of cooking a large roast, a slow cooker is the way to go. This slow cooker  roast recipe contains simple ingredients and is oh so easy with a sprinkling of Cajun Cooking. As I write this, yesterday it was like 80 degrees and summer like temperatures in December. Right now, it’s dropping into the 20’s. A pot roast with vegetables and mashed potatoes is a perfect way to warm up on a cold night. If you’re looking for an easy crock pot roast recipe that’s sure to impress, you’ll love this one!

Ingredients for a Crockpot Pot Roast:

Large Beef Roast (3-4 pounds)
6-8 garlic cloves (cut in half)
2 cups Cajun Trinity
2-3 Turnip Roots (peeled and quartered)
1 – 1 pound bag baby carrots
1-2 cups water
Tony’s Creole Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Canola or Olive Oil

Preheat slow cooker and drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons oil.

On a platter, cut slits in the roast and slide in garlic cloves all over the roast. Push deep down in the meat. Sprinkle the roast all over with Tony’s Creole Seasoning and Garlic Powder.

Place the roast in the slow cooker. Add in Cajun Trinity, turnip roots, baby carrots and any other seasoning you like. Add 1-2 cups water.

Cover and let cook for 8-10 hours.

Serving Suggestions for your Crockpot Roast:

Remove from slow cooker and slice for sandwiches or cut into chunks for eating with mashed potatoes and gravy. Enjoy!

Don’t know how to make great mashed potatoes? Check out this video and recipe.

Mashed Potatoes Recipe and Video

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