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Tender Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pot Roast (Easy Crock Pot Beef Dinner)

This Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pot Roast combines tender beef bottom round roast with a savory honey mustard sauce, garlic, onions, and rich pan drippings. The beef is seared until browned, then slowly cooked until tender and flavorful. With optional mushrooms and potatoes, this easy Crock Pot pot roast makes a comforting family dinner with a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1¾ pounds beef bottom round roast
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons honey mustard
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 can mushroom pieces optional
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the roast. Pat the beef bottom round roast dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  2. Heat the olive oil. Add the extra-virgin olive oil to a large frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Sear the beef. Place the seasoned roast in the pan and brown it on all sides, turning carefully to develop an even, flavorful crust.
  4. Prepare the honey mustard sauce. In the slow cooker, combine the beef bouillon, water, honey mustard, and chopped onions. Stir until the bouillon and honey mustard are well distributed.
  5. Add the roast and drippings. Transfer the seared beef into the slow cooker. Pour the flavorful pan drippings over the meat.
  6. Cook until tender. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for approximately 5 hours or LOW for approximately 8 hours, until the beef is tender. Cooking time may vary depending on the slow cooker and thickness of the roast.
  7. Add optional vegetables. If using mushrooms and potatoes, add them approximately 1 hour before the end of cooking. Stir gently to coat them with the cooking liquid.
  8. Check for doneness. Continue cooking until the roast is tender and the optional potatoes are fully cooked. If the potatoes require more time, continue cooking until they can be pierced easily with a fork.
  9. Rest the beef. Carefully transfer the roast to a cutting board or serving platter. Allow it to rest briefly before slicing.
  10. Slice and serve. Cut the beef into thin slices against the grain and serve with the honey mustard cooking juices, onions, and optional vegetables.

Notes

  • Beef cut: Bottom round roast is a relatively lean cut that benefits from gentle cooking. Slice thinly against the grain for the most tender serving texture.
  • Seasoning: Season both sides of the beef with salt, black pepper, and minced garlic before searing.
  • Searing: Brown the roast in olive oil to develop a flavorful exterior.
  • Pan drippings: Transfer the drippings into the slow cooker along with the roast for additional savory flavor.
  • Honey mustard: The sauce uses 3 tablespoons of prepared honey mustard for a lightly sweet, tangy flavor.
  • Bouillon: Stir the beef bouillon into the water and honey mustard mixture before adding the roast.
  • Cooking settings: The original instructions specify approximately 5 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.
  • Timing clarification: Although the supplied recipe lists 6 hours of cooking, its detailed instructions specify 5 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW. Use the setting-specific instructions and check for tenderness.
  • Mushrooms: Canned mushroom pieces are optional. Drain them before adding if you don't want the packing liquid in the sauce.
  • Potatoes: Cut the optional potatoes into approximately 1-inch cubes. Add them toward the end of cooking as directed.
  • Vegetable timing: The original recipe adds mushrooms and potatoes during the final hour. Potatoes may need longer, particularly on LOW, so adjust if necessary.
  • Sauce consistency: The cooking liquid is relatively thin. If you prefer a thicker gravy, reduce it separately or thicken it after cooking.
  • Serving: Makes 6 portions.