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slow cooker rump roast with vegetables on a plate

Easy Slow Cooker Rump Roast

Julia | The Yummy Bowl
Easy Slow Cooker Rump Roast is a rich and flavorful main meal made with juicy rump roast that’s slowly cooked over several hours until the meat is fork-tender.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 399 kcal

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 ½ pounds rump roast
  • 1 ½ pounds yellow baby potatoes
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 onion
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 3-4 sprigs thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with a bit of olive oil.
  • Dry rub the beef with salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer seasoned rump roast to slow cooker.
  • Cut the onion roughly and add on top of the beef along with carrots and potatoes.
  • Pour in the broth and add herbs.
  • Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  • Once cooked, cut the beef and serve warm with more fresh herbs.
  • Or you can shred the entire roast and use in burgers, sandwiches and wraps.
  • You can also make this in the oven, and when using economical cuts of meat it would be a great idea to marinate the meat beforehand.

NOTES

  • This recipe is for 5-6 servings.
  • Rump roast  - is one of the cheaper cuts of meat and when cooked slowly it melts into a flavorful, tender roast. You can also substitute it with other cuts of beef, such as chuck roast or brisket.
  • Vegetables - baby potatoes, carrots, onion. You can add more vegetables for added flavor and nutrition such as celery, garlic, and bell peppers.
  • Beef broth - beef broth is preferred for the best flavor but chicken or vegetable broth will work just fine. Homemade or store-bought (opt for low sodium). For more depth of flavor, you can replace about ½ cup of beef broth with red wine.
  • It’s important to use good quality rump roast marbled with fat. The marbled fat in the meat will help to keep it moist and flavorful throughout the cooking. 
  • Once cooked, allow the beef to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. This helps to redistribute the juices throughout the meat. 
  • You could sear the rump roast in the slow cooker or in a hot pan or grill before cooking it in the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Searing the meat will lock in the juices and enhance the flavor of the beef. 
 

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NUTRITION

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 46gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 1402mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10454IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 6mg
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