Slow-Cooker Beef Roast with Onions and Potatoes

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
73%
Slow-Cooker Beef Roast with Onions and Potatoes
570 min.
6
459kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Slow-Cooker Beef Roast with Onions and Potatoes, a dish that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, letting the slow cooker work its magic while you go about your day. With a health score of 73, this meal is not only delicious but also very healthy and dairy-free, making it a great choice for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.

The star of this dish is the tender, boneless beef bottom round roast, which becomes incredibly flavorful as it simmers with sweet onions and hearty potatoes. The addition of garlic and a savory onion soup mix elevates the taste, creating a rich broth that seeps into every bite. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a wholesome meal that serves six, perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.

Imagine coming home to the enticing aroma of a perfectly cooked roast, ready to be served with a luscious sauce that you can whip up in just a few minutes. This Slow-Cooker Beef Roast is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings people together around the dinner table. So gather your loved ones, and enjoy a hearty lunch or dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • large onion sweet cut into thin slices cut in half, then
  • lb top round beef roast boneless
  •  baking potatoes cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1.8 cups beef broth flavored (from 32-oz carton)
  • oz onion soup mix (from 2-oz box)
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place onion. If beef roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings.
  2. Place beef on onion.
  3. Place potatoes and garlic around beef. In small bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups of the broth and the dry soup mix; pour over beef. (Refrigerate remaining broth.)
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
  5. Remove beef and vegetables from cooker; place on serving platter. Cover to keep warm.
  6. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup broth and the flour; gradually stir into juices in cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened.
  7. Serve sauce over beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories459kcal
Protein49.08%
Fat23.36%
Carbs27.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.63
Glycemic Load
18.1
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
31.721304636449%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.63mg
Myricetin
0.64mg
Quercetin
8.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:458.5kcal
22.92%
Fat:11.6g
17.85%
Saturated Fat:3.97g
24.82%
Carbohydrates:30.82g
10.27%
Net Carbohydrates:28.46g
10.35%
Sugar:3.67g
4.08%
Cholesterol:140.61mg
46.87%
Sodium:776.88mg
33.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:54.87g
109.74%
Vitamin B6:1.97mg
98.47%
Selenium:66.16µg
94.51%
Vitamin B3:17.43mg
87.15%
Vitamin B12:4.24µg
70.75%
Zinc:9.92mg
66.11%
Phosphorus:587.31mg
58.73%
Potassium:1364.58mg
38.99%
Iron:6.17mg
34.27%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.27%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.22%
Magnesium:89.52mg
22.38%
Copper:0.39mg
19.5%
Folate:68.04µg
17.01%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.58%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.47%
Vitamin C:9.19mg
11.14%
Fiber:2.35g
9.42%
Calcium:81.52mg
8.15%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.75%
Vitamin K:4.9µg
4.67%