A good roast beef dinner is a fantastic way to end a day. This five-ingredient dinner is an easy way to put roast beef on your table, along with some mashed potatoes. Potatoes and beef is a classic combo that everyone loves.
This roast beef dinner can be easily served any day of the week, but we think it makes for a great Sunday meal. After spending the day with your family, finish off the weekend on a high note with a great dinner. Despite having only five ingredients, this dinner is plenty flavorful.
You'll be cooking this dinner in the crockpot, so you'll have to put very little effort into actually making it. Once the necessary ingredients are in the crockpot, you'll cook it on low for seven to eight hours. Cooking the meat on low for an extended period of time will ensure it tenderizes properly.
If you don't want to serve this dish with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, or mixed vegetables can work just as well. This is meant to be a special family dinner, so pick the side that your family loves the most! Now, on to the recipe.
5 Ingredient Roast Beef Dinner
Ingredients:
1 beef roast (3 pounds)
3 medium onions, thickly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Directions:
1. Place the beef roast in crockpot. Add chopped onion. Sprinkle fresh basil evenly over top.
2. Soak 3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes in 2 cups of boiling water. Add the clove of chopped garlic and soak for 10 minutes.
3. Pour tomato-garlic mixture over roast.
4. Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Slice beef, serve with sauce and mashed potatoes.
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