Country Pot Roast

Dairy Free
Health score
48%
Country Pot Roast
45 min.
8
654kcal

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This country pot roast is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. With tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a delicious gravy, it's a classic recipe that never goes out of style. Imagine coming home to the mouthwatering aroma of slow-cooked beef chuck, onions, carrots, and spices. This pot roast is not just a meal, it's an experience that warms the soul and brings people together.

What sets this recipe apart is the attention to detail and the use of simple, high-quality ingredients. The beef is carefully coated in a seasoned flour mixture and browned to perfection, creating a flavorful crust that seals in the juices. The vegetables are selected to complement the beef, adding a touch of sweetness and a burst of color to the dish. The gravy, made with the pot roast's own juices, is the star of the show—rich, savory, and perfect for drizzling over a bed of mashed potatoes or fluffy rice.

Whether you're serving a crowd or enjoying a quiet dinner for two, this country pot roast is sure to impress. It's a dish that embodies the essence of home cooking and never fails to satisfy. So, gather your loved ones, set the table, and prepare to indulge in a true taste of comfort with this country pot roast.

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves crushed
  • pound beef chuck 
  • small carrots 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • clove garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • small onion 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • small potatoes 
  • teaspoons salt 
  • medium turnip quartered
  • tablespoons shortening crisco®
  • 0.5 cup water cold

Equipment

  • pot
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Combine 1/3 cup flour, salt, and pepper; coat meat evenly.
  2. Melt Crisco in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown meat well on all sides.
  3. Add 2 cups water and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 2 hours; do not boil. If needed, add water during cooking.
  4. Peel onions and pare potatoes, carrots, and turnips.
  5. When meat has simmered for 2 hours, add vegetables to Dutch oven. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  6. Remove meat and vegetables and arrange on a heated platter; keep warm. Strain liquid and add water, if necessary, to make 1-1/2 cups liquid. Return to Dutch oven.
  7. Blend 1/2 cup cold water and 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Slowly stir into pot roast liquid. Cook and stir until gravy thickens and comes to boiling. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  8. Serve with meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories654kcal
Protein29.54%
Fat42.48%
Carbs27.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.2
Glycemic Load
28.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.276521858962%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
3.51mg
Kaempferol
1.94mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
15.61mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:654.43kcal
32.72%
Fat:31.26g
48.09%
Saturated Fat:12.74g
79.61%
Carbohydrates:46.34g
15.45%
Net Carbohydrates:39.26g
14.27%
Sugar:7.95g
8.83%
Cholesterol:156.49mg
52.16%
Sodium:834.23mg
36.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:48.91g
97.83%
Vitamin A:8405.49IU
168.11%
Zinc:17.91mg
119.41%
Vitamin B12:6.19µg
103.19%
Vitamin B6:1.57mg
78.39%
Selenium:49.22µg
70.32%
Vitamin C:51.89mg
62.9%
Vitamin B3:12.55mg
62.75%
Phosphorus:577.37mg
57.74%
Potassium:1803.55mg
51.53%
Iron:6.65mg
36.96%
Fiber:7.08g
28.33%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.14%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.54%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.53%
Magnesium:100.2mg
25.05%
Vitamin B5:2.24mg
22.36%
Copper:0.41mg
20.54%
Folate:69.03µg
17.26%
Vitamin K:16.51µg
15.72%
Calcium:103.53mg
10.35%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.44%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes