Roast Beef with Gravy is a traditional Sunday night meal I had as a child. This crock pot recipe is the simplest version and is packed with flavor. I use the leftover beef to to make shepherds pie, roast beef sandwiches or soup.
I strain the leftover beef drippings using a wire strainer and freeze them for a later use in soup or making a gravy. I freeze the drippings in 1 cup ice cube trays. If you are new to freezing food check out our article on using ice cube trays to freeze food.
Cost Per Serving $3.40 as of August 2022
If you have ZERO ingredients then this recipe will cost about $27.17.
If you have a fully stocked pantry this dish will cost about $18.19.
- Cost per serving reduces to $2.27.
I am assuming you have salt and pepper and do not add it into the recipe total cost.
Crock-Pot & Stove Top
Recipe serves: 8
Serving size: 4 oz beef
Equipment needed: 1 crockpot and skillet
Total time: 8 – 10 hours
Equipment
Let's grocery shop!
I am assuming you have salt and pepper. It is not included in pantry and spices. If you have a fully stocked pantry you will save about $8.98.
Pantry & Spices
Total: $8.98 as of August 2022
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olive oil $2.88
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flour $2.12
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butter $3.98
Grocery
Total: $18.19 as of August 2022
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1 bottom roast $16.51
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1 box onion soup mix $1.68
Let's prep!
| 1 bottom roast 2.5 – 3 pounds |
| 1.5 teaspoons olive oil |
| 1 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| 4 cups water |
| 1 package onion soup mix |
| Gravy |
| 2 cups beef cooking liquid |
| 1/4 cup flour |
| 1/4 cup butter |
- Gather all your ingredients and measuring tools
- Season roast on all sides with 1 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper
- Measure 1/4 cup flour; set aside.
Let's cook!
- Complete prep from prep tab above.
- Add 4 cups of water and the onion soup packet to the crock-pot. Mix well.
- Heat oil in sauté pan and brown meat 2 minutes per side on each side then add to the crock-pot.
- Set on low and cook for 8 – 10 hours.
Gravy
- Scoop 2 cups of beef liquid from the crock-pot; set aside
- Heat 1/4 cup butter in a pan and when it is melted sprinkle with 1/4 cup flour then stir until the butter is brown.
- Slowly stir in the beef liquid and continue stirring until you reach the thickness you are looking for. It usually takes 4 -6 minutes.
- If you like smooth gravy then strain the gravy. Enjoy!
This recipe can also be found in Weekly Dinners for 4 under $100 – Menu 2
Side Options
Starches such as: Potatoes, Rice, Pasta etc.
Side Salad
