Eye of Round Roast Crock Pot

Eye of Round Roast Crock Pot

Dinner
485 min
6 servings
352 kcal / serving

A budget-friendly cut of meat that makes a delicious dinner when braised in a crock pot or Dutch oven.

Ingredients

  • 3 poundeye of round roast
  • ½ cupbeef broth (or water)
  • ¼ cupsoy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoonsworcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoonhoney
  • 4 largecloves garlic (minced, or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoonscornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

Directions

  1. 1

    Optional for extra flavor: Place a cast iron skillet on high heat. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and the roast. Fry for 5 minutes, turning regularly using kitchen tongs for even browning.

  2. 2

    Place the roast and other ingredients into the crock pot.

  3. 3

    Set the crock pot to cook on High for 6-7 hours or Low for 8-10 hours until tender (see note).

  4. 4

    Optional gravy: Pour the juices from the crock pot into a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the cornstarch-water slurry and let it bubble for several minutes stirring constantly until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.

  5. 5

    Slice the roast crosswise against the grain and serve with the juices or gravy drizzled on top.