Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes Freezer Meal

Take pot roast to new levels with this delicious Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes. It pairs a wonderful rosemary flavor with the juicy, tender beef. This is the best kind of set it and forget it dinner that you’ve been looking for, plus easy to to prep as a freezer meal!

Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes uses pantry-style ingredients and tender chuck roast to make for an easy meal on those busy weeknights. The aroma of rosemary will fill the air, and the flavor will be even more perfect!

What you’ll love about this roast recipe:

• Set it and forget it!
• Easy Comfort Meal!
• Naturally gluten-free!
• Classic pot roast but with a rosemary twist!

Ingredients for Rosemary Roast:

• Yukon Gold Potatoes
• White Onion
• Butter
• White Cooking Wine
• Lemon
• Beef Chuck Roast
• Dried Rosemary
• Minced Garlic
• Salt
• Ground Black Pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Begin by placing the potatoes in the slow cooker on the bottom.
2. Top with the sliced onion.
3. Slice up the 2 Tbsp of butter and place around the potatoes and onion.
4. Place the roast on top of the potatoes and onion.
5. Sprinkle with rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
6. Evenly pour white cooking wine over the entire dish.
7. Top with sliced lemon.
8. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

What cut of beef should you use for a roast?

Chuck Roast is the best cut for a slow cooker roast. It is tough at first, but as it slowly cooks, it becomes tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It has a rich flavor that pairs well with the rosemary and lemon in this recipe. As it cooks, it will become fork-tender, perfect for serving.

What potatoes should you use for Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes?

I like to use Yukon Gold Potatoes. These have a creamy texture and become soft in the slow cooker but still hold their shape. They will become fork-tender as they cut right along with the chuck roast.

Can you make this in a Ninja Foodi?

Of course, it can be made in a Ninja Foodi too, simply cook using the slow cooker function on the Ninja Foodi on low for 8 hours. Be sure the nozzle is turned to vent.

Quick Tips:

• Fresh or Dried Herbs will work for this recipe, but if using fresh herbs, the amounts will vary.
• Use gold potatoes for the best-tasting potatoes.
• Chuck Roast is the best option for beef in this recipe.

How do you store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, place a portion on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.

Freezer Meal Roast Prep Instructions:

To prep this as a slow cooker freezer meal, add the beef chuck roast, quartered Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced onions, and butter into a heavy-duty, gallon-sized freezer bag.

To keep the potatoes from browning, I recommend tossing them in the white cooking wine or a splash of lemon juice before adding them to the bag. Sprinkle in the rosemary, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, then pour in the remaining wine. Squeeze out as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn, label the bag, and lay it flat in your freezer for up to 3 months.

When you’re ready to eat, simply thaw the bag completely in the refrigerator overnight. Once defrosted, dump the entire contents into a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.

The roast is finished when the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.

If you are freezer prepping, be sure to check out this list of wonderful freezer cooking meal ideas!

Slow Cooker Rosemary Roast and Potatoes will make you excited to walk in for dinner on a busy day, knowing that you were able to cook a delicious meal without ever being at home! It pairs well with a side salad or green beans, too.