
Fall is a time to Fall in Love with Beef! Seasons are changing and it’s the perfect time to highlight beef, especially in hearty soups, stews and slow cooker fall favorites. Share your favorites from these recipe collections:
- Treat yourself to an easy dinner tonight with these Slow Cooker Recipes. A few ingredients and a little patience are all you need for a delicious comforting meal.
- Busy parents need to get meals on the table quickly. But something that makes it even better is if the quick meal is nutritious, simple and can be made using only one pot, pan or skillet. Share your favorite One Dish Meals.
- These steaming hot Soup and Stew Recipes are perfect for those chilly evenings when you just need something cozy and comforting!
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Mississippi Pot Roast:
Ingredients:
- 1 beef Cross Rib Roast, Chuck Arm Roast or Chuck Shoulder Roast (about 2-1/2 pounds)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 4 to 6 pickled pepperoncinis
- 1 cup water
Cooking:
- Place beef Cross Rib Roast in a 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, black pepper, garlic, pepperoncinis and water. Cover and cook on HIGH 6 to 7 hours or on LOW 7 to 8 hours or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.)
- Turn off slow cooker and remove roast. Shred roast and return to slow cooker; combine. Serve warm over couscous, mashed potatoes or noodles.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety