Hands down the easiest and most delicious way to cook a pot roast! This crock pot roast dinner is a family favorite.
I made the executive decision that this month was going to be “No spend January”. I saw it somewhere on Pinterest and thought that would be a good idea. We spend so much money during the holidays that it would be nice to give our savings account a chance to catch up. And we have the added expense of putting the kids in school now. Plus, I don’t neeeeed anything. I just like to shop. I like to find deals and sales and clearance stuff. Stuff. I like stuff.
It’s been two weeks and the only place I’ve shopped, besides the grocery store, was Old Navy. I haven’t been to Target in forever. I think the Starbucks lady at Target might forget who I am.
But I went to Old Navy with my momma because they were having buy 2 get 1 free on their clearance. Hellllo. I had to go! I told Ryon where I was going and he said “I thought it was no spend January?”
Ugh. You’re right. It is. Nothing for me sir, I’m just here to look.
Of course now I want a whole bunch of stuff. I keep thinking of things that I can buy after no spend January. Then I think “Well, that’s silly. You don’t need that. If you can go a month without it, you’re fine Kelley.” I’m pretty sure the hardest part about this whole experiment is in my head. It’s making me prioritize want versus need. That wasn’t my goal, but hey, it’s not a bad outcome either.
This morning after I was dropped the kids off at school I remembered that I had a Target gift card from my mother in law from Christmas in my purse. Well, half a Target gift card because I spent some of it in December before no spend January started. So, now the question in my head is – does it count as spending money when its a gift card? No? Bueller? I tried to rationalize it the whole way home. In the end I figured if I just spent what was on the gift card and didn’t go over I was in the clear.
Of course the likelihood of not spending more then I intended in Target is impossible. Scientifically impossible. I’m pretty sure I’ll just have to avoid the store altogether in order to stick with my no spending plan for the month. Two more weeks. Two more weeks. I may have to reintroduce myself to the Target Starbucks barista, but I can do this! [And if you see pictures of at Target on Instagram.. don’t judge.]
Crock pot roast dinner
Ingredients
- 6-7 pound frozen beef roast
- 5 potatoes, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 bag baby carrots
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Notes
You can also make a gravy out of the broth left in the crock pot. Just strain everything out first.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 6281Cholesterol: 2270mgSodium: 7776mgCarbohydrates: 222gFiber: 18gSugar: 15gProtein: 869g
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Annie @Maebells says
I am suchhhhh a saver by nature! I like to think of it as “paying myself” but my husband is a spender/shopper/seeker so I think he would feel your pain! Hopefully you can hang in there 2 more weeks!
This dinner looks just great! Perfect for these cold days!
Kelley says
Haha.. my husband is the saver. I’m trying to be.. maybe that comes later in life for some?! Ha! Thanks Annie 🙂
[email protected] Cooking on the Front Burner says
I have really been trying to use my slow cooker more often – great recipe Kelley!
Kelley says
Me too! I need to make more dinners with it for sure.
Jeanne @ Designs by Jeanne R says
Don’t ya just love a slow cooker dinner? I always feel so at ease knowing I don’t have to worry about dinner, and it’s always good!
Cool idea about no-spend January, sounds tough!
Kelley says
Yes! I love not having to worry about dinner. Sometimes I forget I set it though and start to think “whats for dinner?” Ohh.. its already in the crock pot! haha. And so far no spend January has been rough, but I’m half way through.
amanda @ fake ginger says
ha! I attempted a no spend but then I found a 20% code for a bag that I’d been wanting and well, I couldn’t pass that up! This looks delicious. I love roasts in the crockpot.
Kelley says
I’ve had to delete my emails with sales coupons because, well, I love a good sale. ha! I may have a clearance sale shopping problem. But that’s between you and me, k?
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
I can’t believe till this day I still don’t have a crockpot. I really need to get on that so I can make this pot roast. It looks delicious!
Kelley says
Thanks Connie! I love my crock pot.. so easy to toss everything together in the morning and have dinner at night!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
One of my very favorite crock pot recipes! It always turns out great. I usually sprinkle the roast with Italian seasoning dressing packets.
Kelley says
Mmm.. that sounds fabulous Tonia! I’m going to have to try it that way next time!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
No spend January – what a great idea! This dinner looks so comforting and delicious. I keep saying this, but I REALLY need to get a crock pot. It would make dinner so much easier (and tastier too!)
Kelley says
I have 3 crock pots.. Ill send you one! Haha. We got 3 for our wedding years ago. Besides my kitchenaid, its my favorite appliance!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
This would be such a great dinner to come home to after a long day, Kelley!
Kelley says
It is! One of our favorites for sure!