Pot Roast

[lyndalou]

I am having friends for a casual meal on Monday night. I have been having them over for the past few years for a pre holiday get together We all travel to family for Christmas, so this gives us a chance for our gift exchange and to wish each other well.

I am thinking of making a crock pot pot roast. If I can't get a chuck roast, would you recommend top round or bottom round as a substitute?
Along with the usual potatoes, onions, and carrots, I'll do a side of green beans with almonds . Mundane, I know, but it frees me up for the evening and they all love comfort food.

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

 

[Alix]

It really doesn't matter what you get if you are doing it in the crock pot. It will all be yummy.

 

[Chief Longwind Of The North]

The top round is definitely more tender than is the bottom round. You could also use a blade roast, Egnlish cut, London Broil, or something from the sirloin area. Brisket is also a good choice for a slow cooker.

Seeeeeya; Goodweed of the North

 

[Psiguyy]

I tell ya. My experience with any kind of round has not been good. Stick with chuck or cross rib roasts. Chuck is still the best, though. Most flavorful.

 

[lyndalou]

Thanks, guys. My hubby is really looking forward to this meal, so I don't want to disappoint him with tough meat.