Easy Slow Cooker Rump Roast

Easy Slow Cooker Rump Roast is a rich and flavorful weeknight dinner. Made with a juicy rump roast that's slowly cooked along with veggies over several hours until the meat is fork-tender.

slow cooker rump roast with vegetables on a plate

Enjoy this crock pot rump roast with baby potatoes, carrots, onions, and rice or quinoa to soak up any remaining juices!

Looking for more slow cooker main meals? You'll be pleasantly surprised by these: Mongolian beef, Chicken Cacciatore, and Crock Pot Spaghetti.

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What Is Rump Roast?

A rump roast is a cut of beef cut from the round or rump section of a cow. It's relatively lean, with a strong beef flavor and tender texture.

This cut of beef is often used in slow-cooking recipes, such as roasting, braising, or stewing, which helps to break down the connective tissue and produce a tender piece of meat.

It can be served in thin slices alongside side dishes or included in other recipes, such as beef stroganoff or rump roast sandwiches.

Ingredients

This recipe is as easy as pie! All you need are simple ingredients like a hunk of beef roast and some veggies, and boom - you're on your way to a delicious and wholesome meal.

The best part? You can serve it with your favorite grains, like rice or quinoa, so you can customize it to your liking.

Rump roast - Is one of the cheaper cuts of meat and when cooked slowly it melts into a flavorful, tender roast. You can also substitute it with other cuts of beef, such as chuck roast or brisket.
Vegetables - Baby potatoes, carrots, onion. For added flavor and nutrition, you can add more vegetables, such as celery, garlic, and bell peppers.
Beef broth - Beef broth is preferred for the best flavor but chicken or vegetable broth will work just fine. Homemade or store-bought (opt for low sodium). For more depth of flavor, you can replace about ½ cup of beef broth with red wine.
Herbs - Fresh herbs for the best flavor. I used fresh rosemary and thyme but feel free to use oregano, basil, marjoram, tarragon or a mix of dried herbs instead.
Salt and black pepper - to taste.

📋 JULIA'S TIP To make it healthier, use low-sodium beef broth and serve it with vegetables.

How To Make It

Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with a bit of olive oil.

Dry rub the beef with salt and black pepper.

rump roast with vegetables in slow cooker

Transfer seasoned rump roast to slow cooker.

Cut the onion roughly and add on top of the beef along with carrots and potatoes.

cooked rump roast with vegetables in slow cooker

Pour in the broth and add herbs.

Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.

Once cooked, cut the beef and serve warm with more fresh herbs.

Or you can shred the entire roast and use in burgers, sandwiches and wraps.

You can also make this in the oven, and when using economical cuts of meat it would be a great idea to marinate the meat beforehand.

🥗Make It Healthier

Use organic meat whenever possible.

Use low-sodium beef broth.

Serve with more vegetables or a simple salad for extra nutrition adding more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Reduce portion sizes and don't overeat.

Recommended Tools

Slow Cooker - 4.5 quart
Measuring cups and spoons
Airtight Food containers
Kitchen Tongs
Sharp knife
Large cutting board for meat

Tips

It's important to use good-quality rump roast marbled with fat. The marbled fat will help keep the meat moist and flavorful throughout the cooking.
The salt and pepper seasoning enhances the beef's natural flavor. You could also use other preferred seasoning blends.
You could sear the rump roast in the slow cooker or a hot pan or grill before cooking it in the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Searing the meat will lock in the juices and enhance the flavor of the beef.
If you aren't sure whether the beef is cooked, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest section of the beef, which should register 135F to 140F.
Once cooked, allow the beef to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. This helps to redistribute the juices throughout the meat.
When serving slices of rump roast, slice the meat against the grain. This will help break up the fibers and make the beef even more tender.

Why Is It Called Rump Roast?

Rump roast is taken from the hindquarters or "rump" of the animal, hence the name of this cut of beef.

Since this cut of beef is located at the top of the rump, near the cow's tailbone, it contains a lot of connective tissue, making it tougher than other cuts.

Since it's a tougher cut of meat, it lends itself well to low-temperature slow-cooking processes that can tenderize it.

What Are The Characteristics of Rump Roast?

Rump roast is a lean cut of beef that is flavorful, usually tougher than other cuts, large in size, and more affordable than other cuts-making it ideal for serving a large crowd.

While rump roast has marbled fat, it tends to have less than other cuts, such as ribeye or sirloin.

However, if cooked properly, "low and slow," it can be quite juicy and tender rump roast meat.

Serving Suggestions

The rump pot roast recipe can be served with Duchess or regular mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, grilled asparagus, creamed spinach, or salad.

You can cook this rump roast in the slow cooker without vegetables and serve it with side dishes instead.

The best way we like to serve it with:

Potatoes: baked sweet potatoes, mashed cauliflower, smashed potatoes, Duchess potatoes.
Green beans
Cabbage casserole
Roasted vegetables
Air Fryer Vegetables: sliced potatoes, brussels sprouts, cabbage, honey glazed carrots.
Salad: cucumber salad, Green Goddess or my kale Caesar salad (omit the chicken)
Quinoa or brown rice for a healthier grain option

Freezing And Storing Instructions

To Store. Let the beef and veggies cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To Freeze. Follow the same steps and freeze leftovers for up to 2-3 months.
To Reheat the slow cooker rump roast, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
For the oven, place the roast and any juices into an oven-safe dish and cover it with foil. Reheat in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For microwave, reheat until warmed through.

Ideas For Leftovers

Leftover rump roast can be used to make beef stroganoff, pot pie, beef and vegetable soup, sandwiches, tacos, and wraps (regular wraps or lettuce wraps).

Seasoning Options and Variations

I've seasoned my beef rump with salt and pepper, but you could season this rump roast with many other options.

Minced garlic cloves and dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, and oregano)
Smoked paprika
A mixture of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt
Lemon zest and fresh thyme
A mixture of Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and rosemary
Seasoned in an Asian-inspired marinade consisting of soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic

FAQs

Does rump roast get more tender the longer you cook it?

Yes. Rump roast has a lot of connective tissue, so the longer it is cooked, the more tender the roast beef meat will become.

Can you overcook a rump roast in a slow cooker?

While slow cookers are intended for cooking food over long periods, it's still possible to overcook food in a slow cooker if you don't set the appliance correctly.

What side dishes pair well with Rump Roast?

Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes or leafy green salads.

Is rump roast cheaper than chuck roast?

Typically, chuck roast is an inexpensive cut of beef. However, it is also considered a tougher cut of beef.

Chuck roast comes from the shoulder part of the cow and has a finer grain, which results in even more tender meat.

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Recipe Card

Julia

Easy Slow Cooker Rump Roast

5 from 3 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Rump Roast is a rich and flavorful main meal made with juicy rump roast that's slowly cooked over several hours until the meat is fork-tender.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 10

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 399

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds rump roast
1 ½ pounds yellow baby potatoes
1 pound baby carrots
3 cups beef broth
1 onion
1 sprig rosemary
3-4 sprigs thyme
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Method

Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with a bit of olive oil.
Dry rub the beef with salt and black pepper.
Transfer seasoned rump roast to slow cooker.
Cut the onion roughly and add on top of the beef along with carrots and potatoes.
Pour in the broth and add herbs.
Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
Once cooked, cut the beef and serve warm with more fresh herbs.
Or you can shred the entire roast and use in burgers, sandwiches and wraps.
You can also make this in the oven, and when using economical cuts of meat it would be a great idea to marinate the meat beforehand.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 46gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 627mgPotassium: 1402mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10454IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This recipe is for 5-6 servings.
Rump roast - is one of the cheaper cuts of meat and when cooked slowly it melts into a flavorful, tender roast. You can also substitute it with other cuts of beef, such as chuck roast or brisket.
Vegetables - baby potatoes, carrots, onion. You can add more vegetables for added flavor and nutrition such as celery, garlic, and bell peppers.
Beef broth - beef broth is preferred for the best flavor but chicken or vegetable broth will work just fine. Homemade or store-bought (opt for low sodium). For more depth of flavor, you can replace about ½ cup of beef broth with red wine.
It's important to use good quality rump roast marbled with fat. The marbled fat in the meat will help to keep it moist and flavorful throughout the cooking.
Once cooked, allow the beef to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. This helps to redistribute the juices throughout the meat.
You could sear the rump roast in the slow cooker or in a hot pan or grill before cooking it in the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Searing the meat will lock in the juices and enhance the flavor of the beef.