Ingredients

  • 2 beef top round roasts or beef sirloin tip roasts (3 to 4 pounds each)
  • 2 small onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic pepper blend
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages (16 ounces each) bow tie pasta
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups milk
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons browning sauce, optional

Method

  • Cut each roast in half; place two halves in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place the remaining halves in another 5-qt. slow cooker. Top each with half of the onions, pepper blend, basil and salt.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in browning sauce if desired.
  • Drain pasta; serve with beef and gravy.