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    Garlic Bacon Pot Roast

    By: Lizzy T Published: February 2, 2015

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    Let the slow cooker do all the work for this paleo Garlic Bacon Pot Roast. Just 4 ingredients make this a deliciously savory, healthy comfort meal.

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    Garlic Bacon Pot Roast

    Do you have birthday dinners at your house? Birthday celebrations always revolve around food at our house. Wait. Who am I kidding. Everything revolves around food at our house. We are really working to change that  mindset, which is really hard to do when you’re a food blogger.

    We’re trying to focus more on the “healthy” part of our “Healthy with a little bit of happy”. Celebrations shouldn’t always involve food, but when the food you want to celebrate actually fits into a paleo diet, this is cause for a huge celebration.

    Garlic Bacon Pot Roast - Tastes of Lizzy T

    With that intro you’d think that we were celebrating a birthday this week in our house. Nope. We’re not. But slow cooker roast beef always remind me of my birthday because it’s when I was younger it was my choice for a birthday meal every year. Tender roast beef that falls apart when you pick it up with a fork, a side of creamy mashed potatoes and green beans. That is a comfort meal.

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    How to Make Garlic Bacon Pot Roast

    Although I’m happy with just throwing a roast into the slow cooker and eating it plain, I decided to dress up this pot roast by adding bacon and garlic. I wanted to be sure to keep it  paleo-friendly so I kept it dressed up simply with bacon, garlic, beef stock and the roast, of course.

    • Cook the bacon first. The oven method is my favorite way to cook bacon. No spatters, no burns on your hands and arms, and perfectly crisp bacon every time.
    • Place the roast in the slow cooker. I used shoulder roast because that is what I had in the freezer. I’ve never been good at picking out which type of roast is best for a certain recipe. I was happy with the way the shoulder roast turned out, though, so you can use this or just use your favorite cut of beef.
    • Crumble the bacon on top of the beef. Add the garlic. Then pour the beef stock all over the top. Let this simmer in your slow cooker for 6 hours on high, or 9-10 hours on low. The beef should shred apart when you pick it up with a fork and the exact timing will depend on how big the roast is and what cut of meat it is. Makes me hungry just thinking about it.

    Garlic Bacon Pot Roast - Tastes of Lizzy T

    What to serve company for dinner?

    We have company often at our house. When we have guests, I want to fix something delicious, but I also want to not completely blow our healthy “clean” eating. This Garlic Bacon Pot Roast is the perfect solution. Serve it with a side of sweet potatoes and green beans.

    Your guests will never know they’re eating a paleo dinner. And you’ll be happy you stuck to your diet!

    Garlic Bacon Pot Roast - Tastes of Lizzy T

    Tell me…what’s your favorite birthday meal? Here’s some of our other favorites:

    Sweet Potato Chili
    Italian Meatballs
    Pepperoni Calzones
    Garlic Parmesan Chicken

     

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    Garlic Bacon Pot Roast

    Let the slow cooker do all the work for this Garlic Bacon Pot Roast. Just 4 ingredients make this a deliciously savory, healthy comfort meal.
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 5 hours
    Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 316kcal
    Author Lizzy T

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds beef shoulder roast or roast of your choice
    • 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 3/4 cup beef stock

    Instructions

    • Trim the fat off of the beef roast. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
    • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over top the roast.
    • Add the minced garlic to the top of the roast.
    • Pour the beef stock over top the roast.
    • Cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 9-10 hours, or until beef is tender.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 166g | Calories: 316kcal | Protein: 46g | Fat: 13g

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      Comments

      1. Marye says

        February 2, 2015 at 7:31 am

        I love how easy slow cooker meals are. Adding garlic and bacon to this really kicked it up – I am definitely making it soon!

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      2. Beth says

        February 2, 2015 at 7:54 am

        My husband doesn’t like pot roast (weird, I know, right?!) but I am going to convince him to try this one, he loves garlic and bacon!

        Reply
      3. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

        February 2, 2015 at 8:41 am

        This is so easy and yet something my family will totally love!

        Reply
      4. Christie says

        February 2, 2015 at 8:53 am

        I agree pot roast is definitely comfort food. This is a simply delicious recipe.

        Reply
      5. [email protected] Two in the Kitchen says

        February 2, 2015 at 9:42 am

        This is a perfect Sunday meal!! And it’s making me hungry!! 🙂

        Reply
      6. Tonia from TheGunnySack says

        February 2, 2015 at 9:46 am

        My family loves pot roast and I love using the leftovers too! I will have to try adding bacon to ours for some great flavor!

        Reply
      7. Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says

        February 2, 2015 at 10:05 am

        I’ve needed a new pot roast recipe. This one sounds delicious. You can never go wrong with bacon!

        Reply
      8. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

        February 2, 2015 at 10:32 am

        Bacon and garlic – my two favorite foods! I love pot roast and love having the leftovers the next day. This sounds like a wonderful recipe. Bookmarking it to make later!

        Reply
        • Lizzy T says

          February 5, 2015 at 6:55 am

          Thanks, Joanie! Let me know what you think!

          Reply
      9. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

        February 2, 2015 at 10:54 am

        Garlic and bacon? Yes, please!! Sounds like a wonderful recipe!!

        Reply
      10. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

        February 2, 2015 at 11:55 am

        This is the perfect comfort food for sure! LOVE the bacon and garlic together! Pinned 🙂

        Reply
      11. Heather / girlichef says

        February 2, 2015 at 12:59 pm

        I think that garlic and bacon are the perfect flavor accompaniments to this beef. And we were definitely on the same wavelength….that sweet potato on the side! This will be my next roast.

        Reply
      12. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

        February 2, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        This is my ideal recipe – 4 ingredients and let the slow cooking does its magic. And look at how beautiful it is. Yum! My birthday meal has to be cake…anything that involves chocolate, for sure, like chocolate pasta.

        Reply
      13. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

        February 2, 2015 at 9:49 pm

        5 stars
        Yum, this sounds delish! My favorite birthday meal is bbq chicken with loooots of margaritas. Or a pitcher of sangria. Or both?..

        Reply
      14. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

        February 2, 2015 at 11:27 pm

        Total comfort food – and I can see why you picked roast for your birthday meal! 🙂 Since my birthday is the 4th of July, I always had hamburgers and hot dogs ….. I’m 30-something and still do this for my birthday meal! That’s a lot of hot dogs and hamburgers!! lol.

        Reply
      15. jessica knott (Swanky Recipes) says

        February 3, 2015 at 2:01 pm

        5 stars
        Wow, could this look anymore delicious! Def going to try this recipe, it’s look sooo good!

        Reply
      16. Becky | The Cookie Rookie says

        February 3, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        5 stars
        This looks like the absolute best comfort food! Gorgeous photography!

        Reply
      17. [email protected] Cooking on the Front Burner says

        February 3, 2015 at 7:11 pm

        A definite comfort meal – it looks so good and wish I had it for dinner tonight!

        Reply
      18. [email protected] says

        February 4, 2015 at 3:32 pm

        My husband would go crazy for this…..especially with the bacon! Sounds delicious!

        Reply
      19. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

        February 6, 2015 at 3:16 am

        So simple, so delicious. This is the perfect weeknight meal!

        Reply
      20. Lesley says

        January 24, 2019 at 1:45 pm

        Have you tried this recipe in the instant pot? Curious about adjusting times.

        Reply
        • Julie Clark says

          January 25, 2019 at 1:13 pm

          I haven’t!!! I’m not sure about how long it would take in the IP to get it fork tender. We’ll have to try it!

          Reply
      21. Fran Smith says

        September 7, 2019 at 9:30 am

        I have been getting your newsletter in my inbox for a couple of weeks now. I am so excited to add this garlic bacon pot roast as well as your sweet and spicy chili to our dinner menu. Thanks so much 😊

        Reply

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