Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Malbec (Red Wine)

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
5 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

Directions

Combine steak seasoning, salt, thyme, and rosemary together in a bowl; rub onto the roast.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and place roast in skillet; cook until roast is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Place the roast in the slow cooker and add au jus mix and onion soup mix. Pour water and Malbec over roast.

Cook on High for 5 hours (or cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours).

Cook’s Note

Please adjust the salt in the mix to your taste, start out with a bit less than the amount called for and add more later. I have found the amount was just right for my liking.

Strain the gravy and thicken with a flour slurry if necessary. This recipe makes a lot of good gravy.

Since I had time I seared the pot roast, but I am thinking that in a time crunch it won't be necessary.

For the wine, I used an Australian Malbec. But please, use any red wine that you would drink. Dornfelder, Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Zinfandel would also be very equal substitutes.

For other tasty additions: add pearl onions, peas, carrots, or potatoes. I have not tried these add-ons yet, so I can't speak for it, but I am sure it would be great.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)