Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Malbec (Red Wine)

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I love the convenience of the slow cooker but I do not care for the sodium content by using cream of mushroom soup, etc. Sadly many of today's recipes call for the can of soup. I have tried many recipes over the years and adjusted them and this is the result. Please do use the wine, most of the alcohol dissipates with the cooking.

Submitted by Alex Storm
Updated on July 28, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary

  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef roast, or more to taste

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix

  • 1 (1 ounce) package French onion soup mix

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup Malbec red wine

Directions

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

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

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

  4. 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 all DIYers: any homemade season mix can be easily substituted for the store-bought ones. Allrecipes has many to choose from.

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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
21g Fat
9g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 3076mg 134%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 275mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.