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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe – Quick, Easy And Delicious!

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This slow cooker pot roast recipe is quick and easy to make and will satisfy everyone in your family! It’s also easy to use the leftovers for other quick meals!

This slow cooker pot roast recipe is one of our favorite easy dinner recipes for family meals because it is super easy to make and oh, so delicious! You will be amazed at how delicious it is with very little work!

This slow cooker pot roast recipe is so delicious and easy that it is one of the most popular recipes in volume 1 of our Dining On A Dime Cookbook! It is versatile and one slow cooked roast can be used to make several different meals to keep pleasing your family day after day!

This slow cooked pot roast is so delicious that everyone always raves about it! I cook it for my family any time I can get a good price on beef roast, but it’s also a great recipe to make when you want to impress guests! We have also made this slow cooked roast for holidays and special occasions.

This slow cooked roast recipe can be cooked in the oven or in a slow cooker. The secret to fall off the bone tender roast is in the slow cooking. I prefer to cook pot roast in the oven because I think it gives the roast a little bit better taste than the crockpot, but if you prefer a slow cooker, you will still end up with a tender and tasty roast.

I usually take a few minutes to prepare the beef roast the night before and let it cook slowly all night in the oven. By the next day, it is already starting to smell delicious, but I keep letting it slow cook until it’s time to serve for dinner.

Some people worry about leaving the oven on all night, but as long as there is nothing wrong with your oven, it should be fine, especially if it is an electric oven. I have cooked this slow cooker pot roast recipe in the oven for more than 25 years and have never had a problem.

Easy Serving Ideas

For an easy one pan meal, I sometimes add some potatoes, carrots and onions about 2 hours before the roast is finished and let them all cook together with the roast. This makes a great meal by itself, but if you want, you can also serve with a salad, fruit salad or fruit or veggies.

If I don’t have carrots and potatoes on hand, I will make some rice and serve the roast with rice and an easy vegetable. My family likes the fresh frozen broccoli or mixed vegetables so if I’m looking for an easy veggie, I will often microwave one of these just before serving.

We dump the rice ingredients in our rice cooker so it’s ready when the other food is done, but if you don’t have a rice cooker, you can easily make rice in a pan on the stovetop.

In the fall when I have lots of zucchini and other squash, I will also occasionally fry some squash and onions in a frying pan with margarine or oil and serve with the slow cooker pot roast. You can fry the squash in butter, but you have to watch it carefully because butter burns easily.

This slow cooker pot roast is super versatile. You can plan to make this pot roast and reserve the excess to make up to 4 dinners with 1 roast.

There are many delicious ways to use leftover roast! The pot roast leftovers are perfect for sandwiches and wraps. You can make delicious Mexican-style wraps by placing some roast on a flour tortilla with cheese, onions, lettuce and salsa.

For lots of great leftover pot roast recipes, be sure to check out the links to the other posts at the bottom of this post!

This easy slow cooker pot roast recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:

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From Tawra’s Inbox:

Hello ladies,

I just want to say a BIG THANK YOU for your slow cooked pot roast recipe! It has been a joke in my family how truly BAD my roasts taste. My loved ones dutifully eat it because they see how hard I’ve worked on dinner ( plus they are nearly starved to death by the time dinner is served ) and they see the strained smile on my face as I bring their plates to the table. But even I can barely swallow the roast.

I always followed my “Better Homes and Gardens” cookbook faithfully and would try different cuts of meat, all to no avail; it still turned out so dry and tough.

Enter your help. I have been enjoying flitting about your website and finding all sorts of nuggets of advice. Then I found your slow cooker pot roast recipe! This was the answer I’ve been searching for, lo these many years! I had been cooking it all wrong. I thought I was doomed to buying the pre-cooked roasts-in-a-bag at my local grocery store.

Now my family smiles when they smell the slow cooked roast cooking as they come home from school. And I feel great knowing I have mastered one of the basic requirements of motherhood… cooking the perfect roast.

Thank you for all your great tips!

Sincerely, Becky H.

“Your slow cooker pot roast recipe calls for pouring soup and onion over roast and to cover tightly. What do you mean by cover tightly? Wrap it in tin foil?”

Thanks, Dennis

Yes, wrap in foil. I just put one or two pieces on the top of the pan and then “seal” the edges with my fingers.

-Tawra

If you like this easy slow cooker pot roast recipe, check out these great recipe for using leftover roast beef:

Using Leftover Roast Beef – Recipes And Ideas For Using Pot Roast

4 Dinners, 1 Roast, $15! How To Plan Ahead Pot Roast

Cheap Family Meals Week 1 – Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Meal Plan And More!

Roast Beef Potato Salad Recipe And Banana Dessert

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Easy Lemon Bars Recipe – Cool, Tangy & Perfect For Any Occasion!

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This easy Lemon Bars recipe makes a crisp, tangy, and refreshingly sweet dessert—just like a cool glass of lemonade! With a buttery crust and a bright, zesty filling, they’re the perfect treat for summer parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a cheerful, crowd-pleasing dessert.

This lemon bars recipe is an easy recipe that everyone, including kids and adults, loves! It's a perfect summer recipe that's crisp, tangy and refreshing like a cool glass of lemonade. Its sunshine yellow color adds a pop of color to the meal and because they're so popular with guests, lemon bars and brownies are usually the first things to disappear at a potluck.

Easy Lemon Bars Recipe – A Tangy, Refreshing Treat for All Ages!

This easy Lemon Bars recipe makes a dessert that is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a crisp, buttery crust that’s the perfect foundation for the zesty lemon filling. They’re a hit with both kids and adults alike, and whether you’re serving them at a summer gathering, a potluck, or just as an afternoon treat, these lemon bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

The rich, tangy filling is made with fresh lemon juice, giving it that bright, refreshing flavor that’s just like a cool glass of lemonade on a warm day. Paired with a golden, slightly sweet crust, these bars create a perfect contrast of textures—crisp, melt-in-your-mouth crust with a luscious, citrusy topping.

Not only are they absolutely delicious, but the sunny yellow color of these lemon bars adds a cheerful pop to any meal or dessert spread. They’re the kind of treat that gets noticed at potlucks and family gatherings, and trust me—lemon bars and brownies are usually the first to disappear off the table. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply indulging in something sweet, this easy lemon bar recipe is a go-to favorite!

These lemon bars are perfect for casual family dinners as well as for parties, picnics, and other festive events. Make them ahead, serve them chilled, and enjoy the tangy goodness that everyone will be talking about long after they’re gone!

This easy lemon bars recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook:

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Cheesy Cauliflower Recipe – Easy And Delicious Vegetable Side Dish!

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Looking for a simple way to make vegetables exciting? This cheesy cauliflower recipe is a quick and easy side dish your whole family will love—even the kids! Tender cauliflower is topped with a tangy, flavorful dressing made from mayonnaise, mustard, and onion, then covered in gooey, melted cheddar cheese. It’s so delicious, you’ll be amazed at how much you can love cauliflower!

This cheesy cauliflower recipe makes a quick and easy vegetable perfect to serve as a side dish for many popular meals. Its cheesy, tangy flavor and tender texture really makes this cauliflower extra delicious! It's great served with chicken, beef, ham and more!

Cheesy Cauliflower Recipe – A Quick, Easy, and Flavor-Packed Side Dish!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make vegetables more exciting, this Cheesy Cauliflower Recipe is just what you need! It’s a simple dish that transforms basic cauliflower into something truly special with just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand. The combination of creamy mayonnaise, a touch of tangy mustard, and a hint of onion creates a flavorful dressing that perfectly complements the tender cauliflower. Then, everything is topped off with melted cheddar cheese for a rich, gooey finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

This cheesy cauliflower recipe has been a favorite in our family for years, and even picky eaters love it! It’s the perfect go-to when you want something a little different, but still comforting and easy to make. We make it any time we feel like something different and delicious, but it’s especially good at holidays and family get-togethers! The bright, cheesy flavor pairs beautifully with a wide variety of main dishes, including chicken, beef, pork, and ham.

One of the best things about this cheesy cauliflower recipe is how fast and easy it is to prepare. You can have it on the table in under 15 minutes, all made right in the microwave! Simply cook the cauliflower until tender, spread the flavorful dressing on top, sprinkle with cheese, and microwave again until it’s deliciously melted. It’s the perfect side dish for busy nights when you still want something homemade and satisfying.

Whether you’re trying to add more vegetables to your meals or just want a tasty new side dish to rotate into your menu, this cheesy cauliflower is a must-try. Once you taste it, you’ll wonder why you ever thought cauliflower was boring!

This easy cheesy cauliflower recipe is from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1:

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Easy Dinner Rolls Recipe – 5 Minutes Prep!

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This easy dinner rolls recipe is our family’s favorite! Are you looking for an easy and inexpensive homemade dinner rolls that your family will love? You can make these dinner rolls for less than $1.00 per batch. They are commonly called 90 Minute Rolls, but they really only take about 5 minutes’ preparation time and then you occasionally check in on them!

Here's an easy dinner rolls recipe you can use to make delicious homemade dinner rolls. With just 5 minutes prep time and less than $1.00 per batch, your family will love them!

This easy dinner rolls recipe makes tasty fresh dinner rolls perfect as a bread with virtually any meal. It is a classic family recipe sometimes called 90 minute Rolls. Don’t let the “90 minutes” in the name scare you. This dinner rolls recipe is called that because 90 minutes is the total time from getting the idea to having freshly baked dinner rolls ready to serve your family.

It actually only takes about 5 minutes to prepare this super easy dinner rolls recipe and then every so often, you have to check it and spend a moment on the next step.

This recipe is sooo worth it! If you have never made fresh homemade dinner rolls, you’ll never want to go back to the store bought ones! They’re perfect served with chicken, beef or pork and a vegetable for an easy meal. If you serve a meal with gravy, there is nothing quite as wonderful as soaking up the leftover gravy with one of these 90 minute rolls! Oh YUM!! They also taste great with soup, stew and chili.

In addition to serving them for family dinners, these rolls are also great for holiday meals, and kids absolutely love them. Try them today and you won’t regret it!

This easy dinner rolls recipe is from volume 1 of our cookbook, where it is called 90 minute rolls:

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Easy 5 Ingredient Fudge Brownie Recipe – Quick, Simple and Insanely Delicious!

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This easy fudge brownie recipe makes moist and delicious homemade brownies you can make using ingredients you already have at home!

This easy fudge brownies recipe makes mouthwatering homemade fudge brownies using ingredients you already have at home! With just 5 minutes prep, then bake and you'll be savoring these heavenly brownies in no time! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family!

This easy fudge brownie recipe tastes amazing and is SUPER easy to adapt. The best part?! The base recipe for this homemade brownie mix calls for only 5 ingredients! It is also in our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 1!

To adapt this homemade fudge brownie recipe, you can add:

  • nuts
  • chocolate chips
  • white chocolate chips
  • M&M’s, Nutella
  • caramel bits
  • butterscotch chips
  • cherry chips
  • mint chips

or top with:

  • chocolate chips
  • crushed cookies
  • whipped cream
  • ice cream

You can also easily double the brownie mix recipe to make a double batch of tasty brownies! If you like, top the brownies with your favorite frosting. Any flavor works, but why not add a chocolate or fudge frosting? What could be better than fudge brownies with chocolate? Oh yum!

This homemade brownie mix is the perfect size because it makes a 9×13 pan. Just perfect for everyone to have some and leftovers for lunch the next day, but not so big that you blow your diet eating the entire pan in one sitting. (who me? 🙂

This easy homemade brownie mix makes delicious and super fudgy brownies you can make using ingredients you already have at home! The kids love them and we also often make them as a special thank you gift when someone does something nice for us and we want to let them know how much we appreciate it!

Another plus? There are only 2 “wet” ingredients.

Butter and eggs.

And the brownie recipe can be made in one bowl too.

I’m all for fewer dishes!

These BROWNIES ARE AMAZING!

This easy homemade brownie mix makes delicious and super fudgy brownies you can make using ingredients you already have at home! The kids love them and we also often make them as a special thank you gift when someone does something nice for us and we want to let them know how much we appreciate it!

I think these brownies are really good, but we especially love them with ice cream for a brownie sundae covered in chocolate sauce!

We’re including a perfect chocolate frosting you can add to make top these brownies!

This easy homemade brownie mix makes delicious and super fudgy brownies you can make using ingredients you already have at home! The kids love them and we also often make them as a special thank you gift when someone does something nice for us and we want to let them know how much we appreciate it!

If you LOVE super fudgy brownies, this is the recipe for you. This recipe calls for you to remove them 5-10 minutes before they are completely done. This gives the brownies an ooey gooey chocolate brownie amazingness that is definitely worth trying!! 🙂 If you like your brownies more done, just leave them in the oven 5-10 minutes longer.

Here’s the reaction to this fudge brownie recipe from a couple of our readers:

Annjanette C. Just the BEST BROWNIES EVER!!! My granddaughter always wants to make these when she visits!!! 😊

Tammy B. This is the only recipe I ever use. Everyone loves these brownies!

This easy homemade fudge brownie recipe is from Volume 1 of our cookbook:

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This easy fudge brownies recipe makes mouthwatering homemade fudge brownies using ingredients you already have at home! With just 5 minutes prep, then bake and you'll be savoring these heavenly brownies in no time! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family!

From: Vonna

I wanted to add a tip for cutting brownies. When you cut brownies, if you use a plastic knife, your brownies won’t “tear” apart like they sometimes do. This even works (but not quite as well) on warm brownies.

Easy Stacked Enchiladas Recipe – The Easiest Way to Enjoy Enchiladas!

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We absolutely love this easy stacked enchiladas recipe! It makes a quick and easy meal that’s great for families! Our entire family loves it, including the kids and I have often served it when I don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen!

If you love enchiladas but hate the hassle of rolling them, this Easy Stacked Enchiladas Recipe is for you! Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a crowd-pleasing dish, these stacked enchiladas come together in no time.

Easy Enchiladas Recipe!

This stacked enchiladas recipe is different from a traditional enchilada recipe in that you don’t roll the enchiladas. Instead, you layer the toppings between 2 or more layers of filling and then add cheese and salad toppings on the top.

As written, the recipe serves 4, and includes 2 tortillas per stacked enchilada, but I often included an extra layer in the middle for my husband. My husband and the kids absolutely love this recipe. The kids love it with homemade tortilla chips and sopapillas!

I often cut tortillas into quarters and fry them in oil to make tortilla chips, especially when I have a pack of corn tortillas that is not quite as fresh and the tortillas are more brittle than flexible. These make great chips and give life to tortillas you might otherwise throw away.

This easy enchilada recipe is very flexible. I make it with these ingredients because everybody likes them, the recipe doesn’t cost a lot to make and it’s super easy. If you wanted to make it fancier, you could add a can of black beans or pinto beans to the mixture. If you prefer, you could leave out the beef.

You could also add black olives or chopped green onions to the top for a different kind of garnish. Or smother it in green chile if you prefer! Oh YUM! Really, any kind of Mexican food type modifications would probably be wonderful! If you make any modifications, tell us about them in the comments and how they turned out!

For more quick, easy and delicious recipes like this Homemade Stacked Enchiladas Recipe, check out our cookbook!

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Other Recipes That Go Great With These Stacked Enchiladas:

Easy Green Chile Recipe

Easy Spanish Rice Recipe

Easy Homemade Sopapillas! Just as good as in your favorite Mexican restaurant!

Easy Enchilada Casserole Recipe

Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe – Foolproof & Delicious!

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This easy spinach artichoke dip recipe makes a delicious dip that’s great for parties and other get-togethers! It’s quick, easy to make and simply yummy!

This easy spinach artichoke dip recipe makes a delicious dip great for parties and other get-togethers! Quick, easy to make and simply yummy!

This creamy, cheesy easy spinach artichoke dip recipe is unbelievably easy to make! It tastes just like the one from your favorite restaurant—but at a fraction of the price. We love making this dip for Christmas and special occasions, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser!

It only takes about 5 minutes of prep to throw this dip together, so you can easily make it ahead of time and simply reheat at 350° for 20 minutes when you’re ready to serve.

You can keep most of the ingredients on hand, so whenever you need a quick, delicious dip for a get-together, this recipe is ready to go!

We usually serve spinach artichoke dip with:

tortilla chips
bread chunks
crackers
bagel chips
and vegetables

Spoil yourself and your friends with this truly delicious treat!

For lots more quick and easy home cooked recipes, check out our Dining On A Dime Cookbooks!

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Homemade Fruit Smoothies Recipe And Extras! Cool, Easy And Delicious!

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Try this Homemade Fruit Smoothies Recipe, along with lots of extra add-in suggestions to give you lots of variety! Fruit Smoothies are both healthy and delicious. They make a great quick breakfast or a tasty snack! These Homemade Fruit Smoothie recipes can be found in volume 2 of our cookbook!

Try this Homemade Fruit Smoothies Recipe, along with lots of extra add-in suggestions to give you lots of variety! They are both healthy and delicious!

If you’re looking for a quick, refreshing drink that’s both nutritious and budget-friendly, this homemade fruit smoothies recipe is the perfect solution! Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh fruit, add extra nutrition to your day, and create a delicious treat that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender, you can whip up a creamy smoothie in minutes.

This homemade fruit smoothies recipe uses a simple base of fruit, milk or yogurt, ice, sugar, and vanilla. The beauty of this recipe is how flexible it is. You can use fresh fruit when it’s in season, frozen fruit for convenience, or even canned fruit from your pantry. That means you can enjoy smoothies all year long without spending a lot of money.

Another great thing about this smoothie recipe is how easy it is to customize. You can mix and match fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, bananas, and pineapple to create endless flavor combinations. If you want a tropical smoothie, try pineapple and banana with coconut flavoring. For a berry blend, mix strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Even fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, and kiwi work beautifully for a refreshing twist.

You can also switch up the liquid in this fruit smoothies recipe depending on the flavor you want. Milk makes smoothies creamy and filling, while fruit juices like orange juice, pineapple juice, or apple juice give them a bright, refreshing taste. For a little fizz, top off your smoothie with ginger ale or sparkling water.

If you want to boost the nutrition, try adding extras like oatmeal, wheat germ, bran cereal, protein powder, or flaxseed oil. These simple additions can turn a smoothie into a satisfying breakfast or an energy-boosting snack. You can even add cocoa mix, instant pudding mix, or chocolate syrup for a fun dessert-style smoothie.

Whether you’re making a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or a cool drink on a hot day, this homemade fruit smoothies recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fruit in endless combinations. Once you start experimenting with flavors and add-ins, you’ll find that smoothies quickly become a favorite in your kitchen

This Fruit Smoothie recipe is from our Dining On A Dime Cookbook, Volume 2:

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You can make any combination of the following items for your homemade fruit smoothies. When you use juices, substitute juice in the recipe in place of milk.

  • Top off any smoothie with ginger ale or sparkling water.
  • strawberries, blueberries, peaches and a sprig of mint
  • strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
  • strawberries, raspberries and banana
  • orange juice, pineapple juice, banana
  • crushed pineapple, 1/4 tsp coconut flavoring
  • apple juice, coconut and 1/4 tsp. grated ginger
  • banana and 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • banana, strawberries, 2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
  • strawberries, banana, peaches and apple
  • mixed berries and peaches or pears
  • bananas and kiwi fruit
  • watermelon
  • cantaloupe
  • peaches and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup mint extract, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 4 tsp. malted milk powder
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened grape juice
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup and 1/4 cup coffee (don’t use with fruit)
Try this Homemade Fruit Smoothies Recipe, along with lots of extra add-in suggestions to give you lots of variety! They are both healthy and delicious!

Here are some other tasty add-ins For Your Homemade Fruit Smoothies:

  • 1/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1 Tbsp. wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup bran cereal
  • flaxseed oil
  • bee pollen
  • breakfast powder
  • protein powder
  • powdered milk
  • cocoa mix
  • instant coffee
  • instant pudding mix
  • powdered soft drink mix
  • 2 Tbsp. fruit juice concentrate
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • any flavorings such as cherry, strawberry, peppermint etc.
  • whipped cream