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Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

Forget your typical pot roast!  This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary.  A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots.   A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast | Melanie Makes

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It’s raining, grey and the temperature isn’t supposed to reach 70 degrees today.  The perfect day for a comforting pot roast, don’t you think?  Roasts are one of my favorite meals to cook in the slow cooker as you put them in in the morning and come dinner time, not only does your house smell absolutely divine, but you end up with the most tender piece of meat ever.  So good!  And this Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast?  Well it simply takes comfort food to a new level.

Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

Looking to shake things up a bit when pot roast makes it’s next appearance on your meal plan?  This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot is the recipe you’ve been looking for!  With minimal prep, this new spin on an otherwise traditional dish is sure to be a hit.  Your family and friends will never guess that the secret to this winning main dish is cookies.

Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary.  A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots.   A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

This is definitely a meal for a six quart slow cooker as it’ll be close to full after adding all of the vegetables and meat.  Make sure that you arrange everything so that your lid seals completely!   And to complete your meal, think about serving it along side my  Aunt Ruthie Mashed Potatoes (Make Ahead) or Cheesy Corn Casserole.

Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

SIDE NOTE: If you’re looking for an amazing slow cooker, I can’t recommend the one I chatted about in this Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Cherries recipe enough.  I mean, the fact that it’s non-stick and is a breeze to clean is amazing in and of itself, but it also will brown, simmer and steam as well.  I have three slow cookers and this is the only one that has earned residency in my small kitchen’s limited cabinet real estate.

Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!

Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast | Melanie Makes
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Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast

Forget your typical pot roast! This Slow Cooker Gingersnap Pot Roast not only takes minimal time to prepare but the end result is anything but ordinary. A gingersnap crusted roast is cooked over a bed of sweet potatoes and carrots. A bit sweet, a bit spicy and definitely a meal that will have your family asking for seconds!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 hrs
Total Time10 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 564kcal
Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes cut in 1" slices
  • 6 carrots peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-1/2 pound beef chuck roast
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 10 gingersnap cookies crumbled

Instructions

  • Place sweet potatoes, carrots and bay leaf in slow cooker.
  • Place roast on top of vegetables and pour water and vinegar over roast.
  • Sprinkle pepper flakes and gingersnaps over roast.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
  • Transfer meat and vegetables to platter, removing bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from gravy and then stir to combine. Ladle over roast and vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g | Sodium: 237mg | Sugar: 8g

Looking for other delicious roast recipes to add to your recipe box?  Take a look at this comforting BBQ Pot Roast, rich and delicious Guinness Beer Beef Chuck Roast Recipe and this succulent Braised Pot Roast with Vegetables.

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  1. Snek says

    Made this today, hoping for an exciting take on pot roast. Honestly, this is really unimpressive and bland. There's no 'crust' on the roast; the cookie crumbles turned into a weird wet cookie sludge on top that didn't sink any flavor into the meat. There is no flavor in the vegetables either, outside of natural vegetable flavor. I feel like the concept of gingersnaps with beef is good, but this isn't the vehicle to really pull off the full concept.
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  2. Jeff says

    The recipe calls for sweet potatoes, however the photos seem to look like yams. Do the sweet potatoes turn orange during cooking? just wondering. I'm just back from the store and picked up sweet potatoes so that's what I'm going with. Let me know...looks good. Thanks
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    • melanie says

      You made me laugh, Heather! I guarantee you can make this pot roast with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
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    • melanie says

      Beth, that pot is my absolute favorite! I use it on an almost daily basis as it's the perfect size and depth for almost everything. We have good taste!
      Reply

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