Healthier Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Moist and juicy pot roast done in a slow cooker, made healthier with a little less meat and lots of fresh vegetables and seasonings.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup reduced-sodium beef stock

  • 2 onions, chopped

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 3 carrots, chopped

  • 1 stalk celery, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Directions

  1. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown roast on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a slow cooker. Pour beef stock into the skillet, and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add broth and onions into slow cooker; cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.

  3. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until roast is tender and cooked through, 3 additional hours.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
16g Fat
25g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 128mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 823mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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