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How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

ECBG — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:21:40 GMT

Since we may get a little snow flurry and I needed to use some "good buys" out of the freezer I pulled out a bottom round roast.

In the crock pot, I put the roast with the fat trimmed off, fresh carrot sticks, onion wedges, Worcestershire sauce, a can of beef broth, and a splash of red wine. I didn't put fresh mushrooms because I use them quite a bit.

I'll have a green veggie and some mashed potatoes with sour cream instead of milk so the leftover potatoes won't be "starchy and mealy".

I may turn the leftovers in a few days into barbecue in the crock pot.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

RedTop — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:57:29 GMT

These are the roasts I usually cut into chunks for beef stew or just beef chunks and brown gravy served on rice. I brown in the pressure cooker first, then add some liquid and pressure cook until tender.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

justashopper — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:25:25 GMT

I cook mine in the crockpot on low all day. I have even cooked it over night to have it done before I leave for work. I don't like to leave the crockpot on when no one is home.

I used to brown on all sides, before putting it in the crockpot. I thnk most people do that and I understand the bits and the carameling is tasty. But one time I FORGOT! and honestly, I didn't think the flavor was off.. So now I skip that part.

I season it up with salt & pepper, add water or stock, worchestshire sauce or red wine, some herbs. Just let it go... 6 hours or so it's done.

I usually make the vegetables separate (green beans or salad) or I put them (carrots) in for a couple hours before meal time. I don't like the potatoes made with the roast. I boil and mash them.

Half the time I make gravy, the other half I serve it au juis. Depends on how lazy I am. LOL.

I think this type of meal is hard to mess up but people really enjoy it. It seems more complicated than it is. the slow and low method makes the meat fall part..... great for sammies or putting over rice or noodles the next day.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

ECBG — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:19:22 GMT

@justashopper

You don't have to go to the trouble you mentioned.

I used the crock pot from 12:30-7:00. The meat would pull apart with a fork after slicing.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

justashopper — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:22:10 GMT

@ECBG

@RedTop

This post is making me hungry for POT ROAST!!!

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

ECBG — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:45:33 GMT

Shadow got most of the mashed potatoes! He said "Way to go Mom!!!!

I had roasted okra on a saucer. Can't take soggy!

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

justashopper — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 01:05:35 GMT

@ECBG

YUM OOO!!!

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

ECBG — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 01:06:26 GMT

@justashopper wrote:
@ECBG

YUM OOO!!!

@justashopper and Ladies many thanks

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

software — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 02:05:58 GMT

@ECBG your finished plate looks like my dream meal

you nailed it

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

ECBG — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 02:17:44 GMT

@software

Many thanks!

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

Imaoldhippie — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:22:53 GMT

Very yummy, I cook mine with whatever I have on hand. I have even put in Italian salad dressing. I use my slow cooker.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

ECBG — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 23:00:34 GMT

@software wrote:
@ECBG your finished plate looks like my dream meal
you nailed it

@software ,

Many thanks. Shadow got most of the potatoes. His hips are better than mine.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

Tique — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:12:21 GMT

Question: Does anyone cook the roast while it's frozen? I know people put it in the crock pot/pressure cooker while it's still frozen but I always let mine unthaw which can take several days depending on how large the roast is. Thanks in advance.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

proudlyfromNJ — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:15:46 GMT

@Tique wrote:
Question: Does anyone cook the roast while it's frozen? I know people put it in the crock pot/pressure cooker while it's still frozen but I always let mine unthaw which can take several days depending on how large the roast is. Thanks in advance.

@Tique I have never put any frozen meat in a crock pot. Don't have a pressure cooker so don't know about that.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

RedTop — Fri, 06 May 2022 20:24:26 GMT

@Tique

Yes, I cook beef and pork roasts from frozen quite often.

Depending on the size of the roast, I may or may not be able to brown it on all sides before cooking under pressure. I usually cook on high for 45-60 minutes, reduce pressure, check the level of doneness and most of the time cook for another 15-20 minutes to get the level of tenderness I'm looking for.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

Hoovermom — Sat, 07 May 2022 17:44:25 GMT

Bought this roast one time and promised myself I would never buy one again........awful.

Re: How Do You Cook A Bottom Round Roast?

Sooner — Sat, 07 May 2022 18:13:39 GMT

@Tique wrote:
Question: Does anyone cook the roast while it's frozen? I know people put it in the crock pot/pressure cooker while it's still frozen but I always let mine unthaw which can take several days depending on how large the roast is. Thanks in advance.

@Tique A guy at work said they cooked a frozen roast (don't remembe what kind) all day covered in the oven at either 275 or 300 degrees--somewhere in that range. I remember doing one and it was great.

My mother never made a pot roast in her life. She wrapped roasts tightly in foil with sometimes no more than 1/2 cup of water, put them in an old granite roaster and depending on the roast put maybe a 1/2 cup of water or tomato juice, and cooked them in the oven low and slow. Although a rib roast was roasted uncovered.

As far as time and temperature, for reference: If you are a bbq'er you can get a big old brisket real tender and full of juice smokin' her at 225 degrees until she gives up (you gotta cook 'er 'til she gives up!)! Sometimes it takes 14 hours for a big one but wow are they good!