Whiskey and your crockpot transform the average beef roast into an unforgettable meal in this Jack Daniel’s Pot Roast. Forget beer, whiskey is a game changer in flavor.

Don’t just stop with this drunken pot roast recipe, Fireball Caramel Apples and Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken also use types of whiskey to amp up the flavor.

Why this recipe works

Nothing beats gathering the family around the table for a classic beef pot roast for Sunday dinner. But why wait until Sunday. This whiskey pot roast is probably the easiest thing you can make all week.

The problem with big, hearty recipes is all the prep work involved. That’s where this recipe shines. Depending on how quickly you can slice an onion, you can go from ingredients to dinner’s cooking in less than 10 minutes. Meat, potatoes, vegetables, and gravy, a complete meal all in one pot. If you aren’t a huge fan of whiskey, try my coca cola pot roast recipe.

Now, don’t let the whiskey in this recipe deter you from making it. There is no overwhelming whiskey taste when it’s served. The whiskey is a flavor enhancer in the best way possible, infusing incredible depth of tastes from the combination of ingredients.

Recipe Ingredients

• Beef Roast —we used a top round rump roast. We recommend a beef roast between 2 1/4 and 3 pounds, any larger you’ll need to increase the cooking time. We also use this cut of beef in our slow cooker rump roast recipe.
• Produce — petite baby gold potatoes, baby carrots, a large onion, and button mushrooms.
• Seasonings — salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic. You can use garlic powder instead of granulated but do not use garlic salt.
• Gravy — cream of mushroom soup, Lipton’s beefy onion soup mix packets, and Jack Daniel’s whiskey. Use leftover whiskey in my bourbon hot dog recipe.
• {The full recipe is in the recipe card below the photos}

Adaptations

• Season then brown or sear beef in 2 tablespoons of butter, olive oil or your favorite cooking oil on all sides before adding it to the slow cooker.
• For more flavor without searing, season beef then wrap it up tightly in plastic wrap or foil and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to overnight.
• Low sodium or no salt added cream of mushroom can be used in place of regular.
• Add fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, or rosemary.
• Swap the onion for leeks. Add parsnips, turnips, or green beans.
• Turn the cooked potatoes into mashed potatoes.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step One – Season the roast on all sides with the salt, pepper, and granulated garlic and place it in the slow cooker with the potatoes and carrots around the beef roast.

Step Two – Add the sliced onions and mushrooms on top of everything in the crock pot.

Step Three – Pour in the whiskey.

Step Four – Evenly sprinkle both packets of the beefy onion Lipton soup mix over the mushrooms and onions then spoon the cream of mushroom soup, smoothing it out to evenly coat the dish.

Step Five – Close lid and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours or HIGH for 5-6.

Step Six – When the meat is done and vegetables have softened, remove meat and allow it to rest for a few minutes before shredding or slicing. Using a slotted spoon, remove the veggies and place them in a large bowl. Try to remove as much of the sauce from both the meat and veggies.

Step Seven – Whisk the sauce together. The cream of mushroom could have clumped with the soup mix.

Step Eight – To serve, return everything to the crockpot or plate on a serving platter, adding the sauce to a gravy boat.

How to serve:

• Serve the whiskey pot roast along side a dinner salad.
• Add a basket of dinner rolls or cornbread to the table.
• For a green vegetable, consider adding steamed broccoli or asparagus.
• If you need to make this recipe stretch and feed more people add another side dish such as Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese or Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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