Slow Cooker Rump Roast

Slow Cooker Rump Roast turns this beef cut into a tender, flavorful entrée with rich gravy and savory vegetables. For a complete meal, serve alongside a refreshing blueberry kale salad and fluffy dinner rolls, perfect for busy nights when you want a hearty, ready-to-enjoy dinner.

Why You'll Love This Slow Cooker Rump Roast Recipe

Slow cooker rump roast recipe is popular during the fall and winter months, when people are looking for hearty comfort food. However, rump roast can be enjoyed any time of year.

This timeless classic has been a favorite in homes across the country for decades and with good reason - it's simple to make and packed with flavor. Plus, when you choose to cook it in the slow cooker, you get tender and juicy beef every time without having to monitor it.

• Easy to make. Simply brown the roast in a skillet, then add it to the slow cooker with some vegetables and broth. Set it and forget it, and you'll have a delicious meal in a few hours.
• Versatile. You can serve slow cooked rump roast sliced or shredded with a variety of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
• Affordable. Beef rump roasts are relatively inexpensive, benefits from slow cooking, and you can make a large batch that feeds a crowd or lets you freeze leftovers for meal prepping.
• Time saving. The slow cooker does all the work for you, so you can relax and enjoy your day while your rump roast is cooking.

Ingredients Overview

Slow cooked rump roast is an easy meal to prepare. Just set your crockpot to cook, go to work, and come home to hot and hearty meal ready to serve.

• Beef rump roast - Or, chuck roast or round roast.
• Yukon Gold potatoes - Baby size, you can leave the skins on, as they are paper thin.
• Carrots - Baby carrots, or peels and cut 2" carrots.
• Beef broth
• Red wine - Optional, replace with broth or water if you prefer not to use it.
• Onion - Quartered.
• Rosemary - Fresh sprig.
• Thyme - Fresh sprigs.
• Salt
• Black pepper

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How To Make A Slow Cooker Rump Roast

Rump roast is a tough cut of meat that needs to be cooked low and slow to become tender and juicy. The slow cooker is perfect for this task, as it allows the meat to cook evenly and gently until tender.

This recipe for slow cooked rump roast is simple to make, with perfectly cooked meat that is fall-apart tender and full of flavor.

Prepare The Rump Roast

1. Place the rump roast in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the baby carrots and the onion around the rump roast.

PRO TIP: For extra flavor, sear the rump roast in a skillet first before adding to the crockpot.

Add Potatoes & Herbs

3. Arrange the Yukon Gold baby potatoes around the rump roast. Top off with the rosemary and thyme sprigs.

Add The Liquids

4. Pour in the beef broth and red wine (or water) and cover with the crockpot lid.
5. Set to LOW heat for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.

Transfer To Serving Platter

6. Once cooked, transfer the potatoes, carrots, and onions from the slow cooker to a bowl. Lift out the rump roast onto a cutting board or platter and slice.
7. Arrange the vegetables around the roast, garnish with some fresh herb sprigs, and serve while hot.

PRO TIP: To thicken the rump roast juices, mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of corn starch with ½ cup of water into a slurry. Pour into the slow cooker with just the broth in it. Cook on high until it thickens.

Serving Suggestions

This rump roast slow cooker recipe can be served as is, or you can shred the roast and serve it on buns. You can also use the shredded roast to make leftover roast beef sandwiches, shredded beef tacos, or steak quesadillas

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few delicious variations making this slow cooker rump roast recipe.

• You can substitute a chuck roast or round roast for the rump roast.
• You can add other herbs and spices to the slow cooker, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or thyme.
• If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in the oven by roasting the rump roast at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 hours.

Tips for Success

• You can sear the rump roast before slow cooking it to add more flavor.
• If you don't have red wine, you can use beef broth or water instead.
• You can add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as celery, turnips, or mushrooms.
• If you are short on time, you can cook the roast on high for 4-6 hours.
• You can thicken the gravy by stirring in a 2 to 3 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with water to create a slurry.

Storage Options

• This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
• To reheat, thaw the roast overnight in the refrigerator and then cook it in the slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours, or until heated through.

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