Sundays are made for comfort food.
Growing up, there aren't many Sundays that mom didn't have the full deal on for dinner. Dinner, was around 12 noon. We had dinner and supper, not lunch and dinner. Dad and I would go to church. (Maybe my sister went too, but for some reason I only remember me and dad.) Mom would stay home and dinner would be ready when we got back. The smell of salt beef simmering on the stove before I even got out of bed, would bring a smile to my face.
Food has always been such a strong part of who I am. Food and family go hand in hand.
These days, I try to have family meals at least every 2 weeks. Sometimes, the times between are longer, sometimes shorter. I am thankful to have my husband, his parents and his kids so close by and all healthy and happy. We also have great friends who enjoy a nice meal! Some of which joined us last night for dinner!
Yesterday, I decided to cook a slow cooker roast beef. Tending to an oven all day wasn't in the cards, so the slow cooker was the perfect option.
Paired with some roasted carrot, turnip, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed asparagus and amazing gravy, your family will be asking for this melt in your mouth, roast beef, every Sunday!
Slow Cooker Roast Beef
2lb Cross Rib Beef Roast
2 Carrots
4 garlic clo8ves
1 Large Onion
3 Celery
3 Tbsp Watkins Beef and Soup Base
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
Watkins Garlic Sea Salt
Watkins Black Pepper
Preheat cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Season beef generously with Garlic Sea Salt and Black pepper.
Add a little cooking oil of choice to hot skillet.
Place beef, fat side down, into pan. Sear on all sides. About 3 to 4 minutes a side.
Peel carrot, garlic and onion. Rough chop all, including celery.
When beef is fully browned on all sides, transfer to slow cooker.
Add vegetables to hot skillet. Saute, scraping all the bits of beef from the bottom of the pan.
Add 1 cup of water, deglazing the pan.
Bring to simmer.
Add Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, Watkins beef base and thyme. Season with garlic sea salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over beef into slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
To make gravy from drippings, remove the roast onto platter. Tent roast with foil. Strain liquid into sauce pan. Pick out the garlic and add to the liquid. Skim off as much fat as possible.
Bring drippings to a simmer. Taste for seasoning. Add water if too salty.
In a small bowl, whisk 3 Tbsp of flour with 1 cup cold water, making a slurry.
While drippings are at a rolling simmer, whisk in slurry. Adjust for consistency of your liking.
Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Whisk frequently. Simmer for about 15 minutes until flour has cooked out and gravy is smooth and silky.
Slice beef. Serve up with your favorite sides covered in this rich and flavorful gravy!
Left overs are welcome and make a great hot sandwich the next day, but if you invite friends or family to share in this Sunday Dinner, don't count on their being any left!
Let me know what you think!
Happy Cooking!
Natasha
Growing up, there aren't many Sundays that mom didn't have the full deal on for dinner. Dinner, was around 12 noon. We had dinner and supper, not lunch and dinner. Dad and I would go to church. (Maybe my sister went too, but for some reason I only remember me and dad.) Mom would stay home and dinner would be ready when we got back. The smell of salt beef simmering on the stove before I even got out of bed, would bring a smile to my face.
Food has always been such a strong part of who I am. Food and family go hand in hand.
These days, I try to have family meals at least every 2 weeks. Sometimes, the times between are longer, sometimes shorter. I am thankful to have my husband, his parents and his kids so close by and all healthy and happy. We also have great friends who enjoy a nice meal! Some of which joined us last night for dinner!
Yesterday, I decided to cook a slow cooker roast beef. Tending to an oven all day wasn't in the cards, so the slow cooker was the perfect option.
Paired with some roasted carrot, turnip, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed asparagus and amazing gravy, your family will be asking for this melt in your mouth, roast beef, every Sunday!
Slow Cooker Roast Beef
2lb Cross Rib Beef Roast
2 Carrots
4 garlic clo8ves
1 Large Onion
3 Celery
3 Tbsp Watkins Beef and Soup Base
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp dried thyme
Watkins Garlic Sea Salt
Watkins Black Pepper
Preheat cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
Season beef generously with Garlic Sea Salt and Black pepper.
Add a little cooking oil of choice to hot skillet.
Place beef, fat side down, into pan. Sear on all sides. About 3 to 4 minutes a side.
Peel carrot, garlic and onion. Rough chop all, including celery.
When beef is fully browned on all sides, transfer to slow cooker.
Add vegetables to hot skillet. Saute, scraping all the bits of beef from the bottom of the pan.
Add 1 cup of water, deglazing the pan.
Bring to simmer.
Add Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, Watkins beef base and thyme. Season with garlic sea salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over beef into slow cooker. Cover. Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
To make gravy from drippings, remove the roast onto platter. Tent roast with foil. Strain liquid into sauce pan. Pick out the garlic and add to the liquid. Skim off as much fat as possible.
Bring drippings to a simmer. Taste for seasoning. Add water if too salty.
In a small bowl, whisk 3 Tbsp of flour with 1 cup cold water, making a slurry.
While drippings are at a rolling simmer, whisk in slurry. Adjust for consistency of your liking.
Bring to boil, reduce to simmer. Whisk frequently. Simmer for about 15 minutes until flour has cooked out and gravy is smooth and silky.
Slice beef. Serve up with your favorite sides covered in this rich and flavorful gravy!
Left overs are welcome and make a great hot sandwich the next day, but if you invite friends or family to share in this Sunday Dinner, don't count on their being any left!
Let me know what you think!
Happy Cooking!
Natasha
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