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    Crock Pot Pot Roast with Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Published August 28, 2020. Last modified August 28, 2020 By Gary White

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    With just 3 ingredients, this Crock Pot pot roast with cream of mushroom soup may be the easiest recipe on the internet. But don't let that fool you... It is second to none in flavor!

    Crock Pot pot roast with cream of mushroom soup in cooker

    No matter how many times I try to get my extended family onboard with new ideas, it seems as though we're going to eat the same few foods at get-togethers for the rest of our lives. It used to drive me crazy. But, at this point, it really is a losing battle. And at least we eat REALLY delicious food! More than turkey, ham, or anything else, this roast is everybody's favorite. And it's not even close!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. Even though this is not a set-it-and-forget-it recipe, it still only has TWO STEPS! And the end result is perfect every time.
    2. Not including salt and pepper, this roast recipe only has 3 ingredients! 
    3. Along with getting a perfectly cooked roast, you will have plenty of gravy for your potatoes. BONUS!

    How To Make Crock Pot Pot Roast with Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Uncooked chuck roast seasoned with salt and pepper.

    Season chuck roast generously on all sides with salt and pepper.

    Uncooked chuck roast topped with sliced onions in slow cooker.

    Place roast in slow cooker and cover with sliced onions. Cook on high for 4 hours.

    Pot roast cooking in Crock Pot with sliced onions.

    After 4 hours (and once the roast has released its juices)...

    Pot roast in Crock Pot with onions.

    ...slide the onions into the juices.

    Cream of mushroom soup poured over cooking pot roast.

    Then add two cans of cream of mushroom soup...

    Pot roast in cooker with cream of mushroom soup.

    ...and mix with the juices. Do your best not to disturb the roast. Cook for another two hours on high. Check for fall-apart fork tenderness. If necessary, cook for another hour or so. Then switch to warm setting.  It's pretty difficult (within reason) to overcook it.

    And This Is The AMAZING Result...

    Crock Pot pot roast with cream of mushroom soup in cooker

    Expert Tips

    1. Avoid the urge to add the soup at the beginning. I know that makes it easier, but a few things will happen if you do that. First, the roast won't develop any color - and with food, color equals flavor. Second, adding the soup first will literally just boil the roast - which is not what you want to do. 
    2. If you want to take it to a whole new level, sear the roast in a cast iron skillet until caramelized on both sides before placing in the slow cooker.

    FAQs

    Can I use a different size roast? Any size roast will work with this method. My general rule-of-thumb is this... One hour for each pound, plus one more hour.

    Is there a way to make this gluten-free? Yes, any gluten-free cream of mushroom soup should work just fine.

    Can I make this in an Instant Pot? I wouldn't recommend using this soup in a pressure cooker because creamy things have a tendency to separate when cooked under pressure. But here's a version written for Instant Pot that is tried and true.

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    Crock Pot pot roast with cream of mushroom soup in cooker

    Crock Pot Pot Roast with Cream of Mushroom Soup

    With just 3 ingredients, this may be the easiest recipe on the entire internet. But don't let that fool you... It is second to none in flavor!
    4.96 from 82 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Comfort Food
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 5 lb chuck roast
    • 2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 yellow onions thick sliced
    • 21 oz cream of mushroom soup

    Instructions

    • Season chuck roast generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
    • Place roast in slow cooker and cover with sliced onions. Cook on high for 4 hours.
    • After 4 hours (and once the roast has released its juices), slide the onions into the juices. Then add two cans of cream of mushroom soup and mix with the juices. Do your best not to disturb the roast. Cook for another two hours on high.
    • Check for fall-apart fork tenderness. If necessary, cook for another hour or so. Then switch to warm setting.  It's pretty difficult (within reason) to overcook it.

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    Notes

    Expert Tips

    1. Avoid the urge to add the soup at the beginning. I know that makes it easier, but a few things will happen if you do that. First, the roast won't develop any color - and with food, color equals flavor. Second, adding the soup first will literally just boil the roast - which is not what you want to do. 
    2. If you want to take it to a whole new level, sear the roast in a cast iron skillet until caramelized on both sides before placing in the slow cooker.

    FAQs

    Can I use a different size roast? Any size roast will work with this method. My general rule-of-thumb is this... One hour for each pound, plus one more hour.
    Is there a way to make this gluten-free? Yes, any gluten-free cream of mushroom soup should work just fine.
    Can I make this in an Instant Pot? I wouldn't recommend using this soup in a pressure cooker, but here's a version written for Instant Pot that is tried and true.
    Can I cook this on low? Yes. You can cook on low for 8 hours

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Lora Martin

      September 01, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Oh, my gosh, that pot roast looks great! Any tips for doing it stove top?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        September 02, 2020 at 7:52 am

        I've never cooked a roast on the stovetop, so I cannot advise on that method.

        Reply
    2. Becky

      September 10, 2020 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Amazing how tender the roast is! I think we all agreed we could eat the gravy with a spoon. We had it with mashed potatoes but I think next time we'll have it with white rice. So good!

      Reply
      • Sally

        January 13, 2021 at 10:56 am

        5 stars
        Excellent on a snowy day in Minnesota! Thank you

        Reply
    3. Lindsay Megnauth

      October 21, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I was very impressed such a simple recipe could be so flavorful! As a busy Mama of 3 (almost 4) I’m always looking for good recipes that don’t take forever to make. This is going to be one of my new staples! Love it!

      Reply
    4. Gina

      December 31, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      I just found out I’ve been making this wrong for 30 years. BEST crock pot roast in cream of mushroom soup I’ve ever made. I did sear the roast in a cast iron skillet before putting in the crock pot. Thank you for your wisdom.

      Reply
    5. judy

      January 15, 2021 at 9:47 am

      A great recipe for chuck!

      Reply
    6. Mark Switzer

      February 02, 2021 at 5:52 am

      Would it be ok to add potatoes and carrots to this recipe? If so, when would you suggest. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        February 02, 2021 at 8:30 am

        Sure. Add the carrots and potatoes during the last two hours of cook time, as the carrots will take about two hours to cook. Make sure they are room temperature before adding because adding cold vegetables would lower the temperature of the whole roast. I personally prefer to cook the carrots and potatoes separately, roasting them in the oven, because I find that the roast takes on the taste of carrots when cooked together.

        Reply
    7. Carrie Rodriguez

      February 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm

      Can you cook it on low?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        February 18, 2021 at 9:56 am

        You can cook on low for 8 hours

        Reply
    8. Carl E.

      February 21, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      This is “My Mother’s” pot roast that I’ve been doing forever!!! Her trick was to mix in a few tablespoons of either A-1/HP sauce or Heinz 57 sauce into the mushroom soup before adding to roast!!
      I’m making it today with 4# crosscut rib roast- I used a bag of Pearl onions (browned in skillet after searing off roast) and a pound of sautéed quartered mushrooms. I’m using Heinz 57 today, I will roast carrots in oven- we usually serve with wide egg noodles! YUM!!! Beat pot roast EVER!!!

      Reply
    9. Bonnie Phillips

      May 07, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Hi. Thanks so much. Making it now for the first time.

      When would you add celery and frozen peas?

      Reply
    10. Bonnie Phillips

      May 07, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      Do you add water to the cream of mushroom soup? Sorry if it is a stupid question. I do not have a knack for cooking. The picture of your roast looked great, I love a lot of juice with my meat. So I really am looking forward to making it.

      Reply
      • Gary White

        May 10, 2021 at 7:25 pm

        No water. The roast will release liquid naturally as it cooks. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Priscilla

      August 22, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today and it was fantastic. So much flavor . I seared the beef before putting it in the crockpot. I also added a bunch of Baby Bella mushrooms cut in half when I added the soup. Came out perfect. Will be putting this recipe in my rotation. So good !

      Reply
    12. Jennifer Louise Winchel

      November 04, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      I want to sear the roast before I put it in the crock pot but I don't have a cast iron skillet. Would it be ok to sear it in a regular pan?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        November 20, 2021 at 5:09 pm

        Sure!

        Reply
    13. Sarah

      November 16, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was the first roast I've ever made and I could not have picked a better recipe! I minced my onions but kept them on top as the directions said so I got the flavor without the chunks of onion, and I used way more mushroom soup (6 cans) to make sure I had lots of gravy for leftovers. SO GOOD! 5 stars!

      Reply
    14. Breezy

      December 05, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      How long would you cook this if you are using a frozen roast? Also, can you sear it frozen?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        December 11, 2021 at 7:39 pm

        I would recommend thawing the roast before cooking it.

        Reply
      • Ashley

        March 21, 2022 at 12:10 pm

        5 stars
        I always cook my meat in cock pot recipes from frozen. I absolutely despise over cooked meat so this is the remedy I have found it still gets fully cooked and is super tender. Most of my recipes require so much prep and this one just made my day! Thanks!

        Reply
    15. Lisa Lowry Taylor

      January 15, 2022 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      My first pot roast….woo-hoo! I prefer to cook everything slow and on low in my crock pot due to a
      very unfortunate chicken divan incident.
      I’m thinking about cooking it on low for 6+3 hrs instead of on high for 4+2 hrs. Your thoughts?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        March 18, 2022 at 12:42 pm

        I apologize for the very delayed response. You can cook on low for 8 hours.

        Reply
    16. Ellen Herrmann

      January 18, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, this is a keeper. I was looking for a crock pot recipe to use with cream of mushroom soup. The roast came out nice and tender, easy to slice. The gravy was excellent. Thanks for posting this.

      Reply
    17. Pamham

      February 06, 2022 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      This was the best roast ever!!!! I have been doing it wrong as well. Didn't know that it didn't need water or broth to cook. I was skeptical about not adding any water when I put it on with the onions. After about 30 minutes, I peeked and noticed that it had juices already being released. Go figure!! Thank you for such an easy and flavorful roast!!

      Reply
    18. bettylouhuttinger

      February 19, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      One word, delishious! Made just the way it said. Will make it again and again

      Reply
    19. Rick Gunsorek

      March 01, 2022 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      Very good! Recipe easy to follow and came out just as the video displayed. Will try the recipe again.

      Reply
      • Gary White

        March 14, 2022 at 3:44 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    20. Carol A Best

      March 11, 2022 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      My new go to recipe for crock pot pot roast! Delicious! Not all crock pots are alike so take the experts advise. Make sure the roast is fork tender otherwise your roast will be tough! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        March 14, 2022 at 3:43 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    21. Lulu’s Momma

      April 05, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      This was the best pot roast I’ve ever made! Easy and super delicious. The only thing I changed was to add some extra mushrooms I had. Absolutely fantastic recipe. Thanks!!

      Reply
    22. Jennie

      May 22, 2022 at 6:18 pm

      Three pounds roast is not getting tender at all after four hours. Added the pinion to the juice and soup.

      Reply
    23. Angel G

      June 15, 2022 at 11:57 am

      1 star
      My roast was dry as a bone and tough as shoe leather. I've always made roast with the liquid added at the beginning. The 4 hour "dry cook" totally ruined the meat. Never again.

      Reply
    24. Dee R

      August 24, 2022 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      So simple I took the extra step and browned the Chuck roast the only thing I would change I will slice the onion then quarter them other then that a whole small package of mushrooms the meat was tender and juicy thank you for the recipe

      Reply
    25. CHARLEY

      August 31, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      If cooked on low for 8 hours, when should the soup and other ingredients (ex. mushrooms/celery) be added?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        September 09, 2022 at 9:42 am

        Between the 5-6 hour time.

        Reply
    26. Jacquelyn

      October 07, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I'm very impressed with the ease and yet 5 star flavor. It's a variation from the same old boring pot roast! Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
    27. Misti

      October 30, 2022 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing 🤩

      Reply
    28. Katherine Kay Weitzel

      November 10, 2022 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      I had 2 3 pound shoulder roast put in crock pot on high cooked for 5 hours delicious

      Reply
    29. Tierra Cole

      January 15, 2023 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Great, great , great. I cook my roast all the time this way now!!!

      Reply
    30. Ngan

      February 07, 2023 at 8:39 pm

      5 stars
      I easily modified the cooking time for a 2 1/2 pound roast and it came out great. So good to have with French bread for dipping the juices or with jasmine rice. Thanks for the pictures in the recipe, it helped to see what the steps look like.

      Reply
    31. Viola F

      February 25, 2023 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      Fall-off-the-bone tender! Using convection oven, I cut cook times by about 1/2. And I did brown all sides of the roast. Soooo good!!

      Reply

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