New England Pot Roast - Best Easy Meal

Name: New England Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Ingredients: Kraft Recipe Makers - New England Pot Roast; 2 1/2 lb. boneless beef chuck roast (2 1/2 pounds); 1 lb. small red potatoes (quartered); 1 lb. baby carrots; 1 onion (cut into wedges)

ByMary Beth Sharkey September 17, 2013January 22, 2025 January 22, 2025

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Family meals are so important. I have read many studies and heard news reports about how family mealtime is an important part of the family experience. It's a time to talk, share and spend time together.

A plate of New England pot roast featuring tender chunks of beef, baby carrots, and potatoes covered in a rich brown gravy. The dish is served on a white plate with a decorative design, with a slice of bread in the background. The text overlay reads "New England Pot Roast" in bold, decorative font, and the website "cupcakesandcrinoline.com" is displayed at the bottom. A small decorative pumpkin is also visible in the background.

Our family has almost every dinner together {waiting when necessary for everyone to be home at the same time} but my biggest problem is What to Cook???? As a working mom I find that most nights the quick and easy route is the one I take and that doesn't always translate to good old-fashioned home cooking. I work on Sundays but that is still the one day of the week that I try to make something Sunday Dinner worthy and thanks to Kraft Recipe Makers that's easier than I ever imagined.

A box of Kraft Recipe Makers featuring the New England Pot Roast flavor. The packaging highlights that it includes two cooking sauces and a recipe, specifically a farmhouse-style brown gravy finishing sauce and a classic herb simmer sauce. The front of the box shows an image of the prepared pot roast dish with vegetables. The packaging also indicates that it is a slow cooker recipe serving 7 or more people and includes a "New!" label in the top left corner. The net weight is displayed at the bottom of the box.

This past Sunday I had to work as usual but spent 15 minutes {yes, just 15 minutes!} before work preparing this delicious New England Pot Roast. It honestly was so easy that I couldn't take all the compliments for it later that night when my husband, the boys and I had our special meal. I came clean and let them know that all I needed was a box of Kraft Recipe Makers and the ingredients listed right on the back of the box: a roast, red potatoes, carrots and an onion {Am I the only one that forgets my shopping list at home most of the time??? The back of the box list of ingredients was a lifesaver for me}.

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Prep Time:15

Cook Time:8

Total Time:8 15

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

Kraft Recipe Makers - New England Pot Roast
2 ½ lb. boneless beef chuck roast 2 ½ pounds
1 lb. small red potatoes quartered
1 lb. baby carrots
1 onion cut into wedges

Instructions

Add meat and vegetables to slow cooker.
Top with Simmer Sauce {there are two sauces in the box, one for now and one for later}
Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 6 to 8 Hours.
STIR in Finishing Sauce, increase heat to HIGH; cook, covered, 15 minutes.

Notes

Easy and Delicious!

As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.

Nutrition

Servings:

Calories: 366kcal

Author: Mary Beth

My family loved the taste {the aroma was making them hungry for most of the day} and they asked if we could have this again ~ a win-win situation ~ I get an easy to make quick family meal and they get all the tastes and memories of a good home-cooked meal.

The Kraft Recipe Makers come in several flavor combinations with the options of Slow Cooker, Skillet or Oven and each box offers several recipe options.

Whether mealtime is you and your family or having friends over there's no need to stress about What to Cook ~ just grab a box {or two} of Kraft Recipe Makers and make some dinner magic!

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Mary Beth is a wife, mother to three sons, and a clean freak. She aspires to help others create a happy organized home, and a cozy living space and shares easy recipes, DIYs, and home improvements for busy families.

24 Comments

Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says:

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Oh this is a keeper! You had me at easy but I know this would really make my husband happy. Perfect for a Sunday meal too. Yum! I'm hungry now.
Cheers,
Therese

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1. Mary Beth says:
  
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  Thanks so much, Therese! I'm lovin' how easy these mixes are (and super tasty!).
  
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Jeanette says:

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Now I'm hungry!! My guy is from New England and doesn't like my roast. Plus the dog doesn't like it either! I'm pinning!

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  Thanks so much, Jeanette ~ p.s. I'm always hungry!
  
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Amy @ StowandTellU says:

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Mary Beth, Pot Roast is one of my faves. This looks easy enough for a not so good cook like me! Pinned ~ Amy

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  It's one of our family favorites as well ~ I made the Beef Stroganoff tonight from the same mix...it was fabulous. Thanks so much for stopping by.
  
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Kelly says:

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This looks and sounds delicious Mary Beth! Pinning!! xo

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  Thanks so much, Kelly!
  
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Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says:

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Seriously..there is a mix?? I am all over that . This is one of my family's favorites! Gotta try this!

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  Thanks, Bonnie ~ they have a 'bunch' of mixes. This turned out so well I'll be buying more.
  
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Jamie @ Roubinek Reality says:

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This looks so delicious and I can't believe how easy it is!!

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  Thanks, Jamie ~ It was almost too easy to make but I managed somehow! 😉
  
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Amy Anderson says:

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I'm always looking for quick recipes - thank you!

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  Thanks so much, Amy ~ quick and easy it is!
  
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Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says:

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Mary Beth that look so good!! The perfect fall meal... yum!Q

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1. Mary Beth says:
  
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  Thanks, Maryann~ I bought 2 boxes the other day and made the Beef Stroganoff tonight...another huge hit around here.
  
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nest of posies says:

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this looks incredible! oh my goodness, i'm craving this now. i'll have to look for the Kraft seasonings when i go shopping next time!

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1. Mary Beth says:
  
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  They have so many different flavors and they are available for chicken and fish as well. I'm stocking up on these for the busy holidays. Thanks so much for stopping by!
  
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Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says:

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This looks delicious! Pinning!

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  Thanks so much, Erin!
  
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Linda @ Mixed Kreations says:

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This looks delicious. I love pot roast. I will have to look for this. I always cook mine in crockpot, easy and always good. Pinning! Thanks!

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Meegan says:

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Thanks for sharing this delish recipe! I will definitely be using this!! Thanks so much. Pinned!

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Tonia@thegunnysack says:

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I want that for dinner! I'm putting it on my shopping list!

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New England Pot Roast - Best Easy Meal

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