Pepperoncini Shredded Beef

I have to say that even my husband has been enjoying my #ProjectPotRoast.  We have tried a number of recipes that you have all sent us from near and far.  This is one of my favorites so far maybe because it is oh so easy or that is has just the right kick for a cold winter day.  This recipe comes to us from Darcy who last year shared a bit about the history of cattle working facilities and how they have changed over the years.  

Here is what she sent me.  "My favorite is a 

beef roast, with 

a jar of pepperoncinis and their juice poured over the top, 

with a tablespoon of dried Italian herbs added in.  (If you want extra "sauce", add a can of light beer.) Cook on low for 8-10 hours and you have the best shredded beef!  We serve over rice with parmesan, but it's also great on rolls with sliced cheese."

I did add the can of beer and it was amazing! Thanks for sharing Darcy!

-A Kansas Farm Mom

Italian Ranch Beef Roast

My Project Pot Roast had lots of recipes sent to me by Farm Moms across the country.  There were so many that my boys are starting to get tired of roasts, but keep them coming because I still have lots of roasts in the freezer!

Today's recipe is not from a farm mom, but from the County 4-H Agent, Carrie Blaes.  I was skeptical of the Italian/Ranch/Gravy concoction, but what the heck I tried Dr. Pepper on a roast and it turned out pretty darn good.  I usually make a roast and plan on leftovers for lunch the next day, but I was totally out of luck with this one.  The boys ate all of it, so I would say it is a 5 star recipe at our house.

Italian Ranch Beef Roast

1 package of dry Italian seasoning
1 package of dry ranch dressing 
1 package of brown gravy mix on top then add a 
1/2 cup water and cook on low all day.
1 beef roast

Place roast in slow cooker and sprinkle everything over the top including the water.  Cook on low all day.  

 I have one more recipe to try from Darcy at Success is Reason Enough and then I will have to move one to another project...UNLESS you help me and send me your favorite roast recipe to try! 

-A Kansas Farm Mom

Slow Cooker Roast with Vegetables

My Project Pot Roast continues after the holidays with an easy slow cooker roast that has vegetables cooking right along side the roast.  This "recipe" was sent to me by one of our local Farm Bureau agents, Karen Starbuck-Betzen.   

1 Package of dry onion soup mix
Chopped onion 
Vegetables of choice
3-5 pound roast

Place all in the slow cooker all day and come home to your meal all ready for you.  My boys (the dad is the leader) aren't huge onion fans, so I left out the chopped onion.  I threw in carrots, potatoes cut into wedges and a can of green beans (suggested by one of the hired men).   I came home after a day of feeding and vaccinating cattle to a complete meal, well except that the guys like gravy with their roast.  I made the gravy and in less than 5 minutes supper was fixed which was a good thing, because Bellar Trucking was coming to get a load of soybeans.  I dished up 3 bowls and we even shared with the truck driver that evening.  

This is going into my list of favorite ways to cook a roast that I have found in this project.  How do you cook a roast?  I still have two more recipes to try, but would love to try yours.  Calving season is quickly approaching, so those roasts that can cook themselves are the best for me.  

-A Kansas Farm Mom