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Slow Cooker German-Style Pot Roast

Serves 6 to 8
Time 8 hr 35 min
This super-tender pot roast gets a hint of sweetness from apple cider and intriguing flavor from caramelized onions and slow-cooked red cabbage.
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (2½-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 small head red cabbage, thick core removed and discarded, leaves finely sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley, for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for serving
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Method

In a small bowl, stir together salt, dried onion, pepper and nutmeg.

Pat roast dry and rub with seasoning mixture.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add roast and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total.

Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker and surround with carrots, potatoes and cabbage.

Add onions and broth to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until browned, about 12-14 minutes.

Stir in cider.

Pour onions and liquid over roast.

Cover and cook until beef is fork-tender, 8 to 9 hours on low or 4 to 4 1/2 hours on high.

Slice or shred roast and serve with vegetables and pan juices.

Top with Maldon and dill before serving.

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  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (2½-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/4 small head red cabbage, thick core removed and discarded, leaves finely sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley, for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (like Maldon), for serving
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Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.