SLOW COOKER BEEF ROAST

By sharon_rm2010

Tender, moist roast slowly cooked with lots of rich, brown gravy.

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs boneless sirloin tip roast
• 3/4 oz. envelope of brown gravy mix
• 1-1/4 oz. envelope of dry onion soup mix
• 2 cups lemon lime soft drink
• BEEF ONION GRAVY
• water
• 2/3 cups water
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Set roast in 3-1/2 quart slow cooker.

Combine gravy mix, soup mix and soft drink in small bowl. Pour over roast. Cover. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours until tender. Remove roast to serving plate.

BEEFY ONION GRAVY
Pour drippings, including fat, into 4 cup liquid measure. Let stand for about 10 minutes until fat separates and comes to surface. Carefully spoon off and discard fat. Add water to drippings to make 4 cups. Pour into large saucepan or roasting pan. Bring to a boil on medium. Stir second amount of water into flour in small bowl until smooth. Stir into drippings for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring with whisk to prevent lumps, until boiling and thickened.

OVEN BEEF ROAST: Omit slow cooker. Place roast in small roasting pan. Cover. Bake in 225 oven for 3-1/2 to 4 hours until desired doneness.