Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe
A 3 lb rump roast seared and cooked 9 hours on LOW in beef broth and red wine vinegar with onion and carrots, with the lid kept closed.
Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
minutes9
hoursA 3 lb rump roast seared and cooked 9 hours on LOW in beef broth and red wine vinegar with onion and carrots, with the lid kept closed.
Ingredients
3 lb rump roast
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 carrots, cut in 2-inch chunks
1 lb baby potatoes, left whole
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
Directions
- Pat the roast dry and season it with salt and pepper.
- Sear it in the oil 4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
- Put the onion, carrots, potatoes and garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Set the roast on top and add the rosemary.
- Whisk the broth, vinegar, Worcestershire and tomato paste and pour it around the roast.
- Cover and cook 9 hours on LOW, checking from 8 hours.
- Test with two forks; pull it as soon as it separates.
- Lift the roast to a platter and cover it loosely.
- Simmer the liquid, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and boil 2 minutes.
- Pour the gravy over the sliced roast.
Notes
- Keep the lid closed and the roast in plenty of liquid. A rump roast is leaner than chuck, so it dries out faster if overcooked.
How to keep Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe tender
Rump is leaner than chuck, so it dries out faster if overcooked. That is why the card says to check from 8 hours and pull it as soon as two forks separate it. The roast sits in plenty of liquid, and the red wine vinegar softens the meat a little.
Swaps that work for Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe
Chuck roast works in the same way and is more forgiving. Bottom round behaves like rump, so watch the clock. Red wine can replace part of the broth. If your roast is smaller than 3 lb, cut the time, since a smaller piece cooks faster.
Serving Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe leftovers
Slice against the grain and spoon the juices over. Mashed potatoes soak them up. Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge in the cooking liquid, which keeps the meat moist.
The mistake is lifting the lid. Keep it closed so the pot holds its heat.
Rest the roast 10 minutes under foil before slicing, so the juices stay in the meat.
Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 9 hours
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 14, led by rump roast, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil
Tips for Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe
Keep the lid closed and the roast in plenty of liquid. A rump roast is leaner than chuck, so it dries out faster if overcooked.
Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe FAQ
How long does Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe take?
Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe takes 9 hours of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Rump Roast Crock Pot Recipe?
14 ingredients, led by rump roast, kosher salt, black pepper, olive oil. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
