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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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.

83 home cooks made it!

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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