Mother's Pot Roast

Recipe View 5 mins Begin by lightly coating your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season the tip round roast generously with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned meat in the slow cooker, fat side facing upwards. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the roast, then arrange the thinly sliced onion on top. Tuck the bay leaves in around the sides. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on High for 1 hour. (1 hour)

Recipe View 6 hrs After the initial hour, reduce the heat setting to Low and continue cooking for an additional 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. (6-8 hours)

Recipe View 5 mins Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the pot roast from the slow cooker and transfer it to a warmed serving platter. Keep it warm while you prepare the gravy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Strain the drippings from the slow cooker into a medium-sized saucepan, discarding the solids collected in the strainer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In the saucepan with the strained drippings, whisk in the all-purpose flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Season the thickened gravy to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the gravy generously alongside the tender pot roast.