Healthier Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Healthier Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast
500 min.
8
419kcal

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Looking for a hearty and comforting meal that won't compromise your health? Look no further than Marie's Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast! This delectable recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with rich, savory flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the warm, inviting aroma of slow-cooked beef mingled with fresh vegetables. The chuck roast is seasoned to perfection and browned to seal in the juiciness, ensuring each bite is a burst of flavor. The addition of carrots, potatoes, and celery creates a wholesome meal that the entire family will love.

This recipe is remarkably easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy Sunday dinner. Simply brown the roast, toss in some ingredients, and let your slow cooker do the rest of the work. In a matter of hours, you'll have a tender, flavorful pot roast that serves up to eight people, making it ideal for gatherings or meal prep.

With only 419 calories per serving and a balanced nutritional profile, this dish is a smart choice for anyone wanting to enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, fire up that slow cooker, and indulge in a delightful pot roast that will have your friends and family asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup beef stock reduced-sodium
  •  carrots chopped
  • stalk celery chopped
  • pounds chuck roast 
  • servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
  •  onions chopped
  • pounds potatoes cubed peeled

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Season the 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.
  3. Transfer roast to a slow cooker.
  4. Pour the 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.
  5. Add the broth and onions into slow cooker; cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
  6. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until roast is tender and cooked through, 3 additional hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories419kcal
Protein34.14%
Fat42.06%
Carbs23.8%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.7
Glycemic Load
15.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.907391200895%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
1.15mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
6.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:418.72kcal
20.94%
Fat:19.75g
30.39%
Saturated Fat:8.64g
53.99%
Carbohydrates:25.14g
8.38%
Net Carbohydrates:21.43g
7.79%
Sugar:3.36g
3.74%
Cholesterol:117.37mg
39.12%
Sodium:224.89mg
9.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.07g
72.13%
Zinc:13.28mg
88.54%
Vitamin A:3869.43IU
77.39%
Vitamin B12:4.64µg
77.39%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.55%
Selenium:35.93µg
51.32%
Vitamin B3:9.09mg
45.43%
Phosphorus:412.76mg
41.28%
Potassium:1225.31mg
35.01%
Vitamin C:25.88mg
31.37%
Iron:4.65mg
25.83%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.64%
Magnesium:66.72mg
16.68%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.12%
Vitamin B5:1.49mg
14.9%
Fiber:3.71g
14.83%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.83%
Copper:0.27mg
13.27%
Vitamin K:9.49µg
9.04%
Folate:35.23µg
8.81%
Calcium:61.24mg
6.12%
Vitamin E:0.51mg
3.39%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Allrecipes