Dinner for 4
Slow-cooker beef pot roast with carrots and celery
A chuck roast cooks all day with root vegetables and its own gravy; no flour or potatoes needed. About $3.72 a serving at typical prices.
$3.72per serving
15 minstart to table
4servings
FamilyHigh-proteinGluten-freeDairy-freeLow-carbDinnersSlow cookerMeal prep30-minuteCold-weather comfortFallWinter
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Beef chuck roast or stew beef
- 1 lb Carrots
- 1 Celery
- 1 lb Onions
- 1 Garlic
- 12 oz Broth or stock
From the pantry: Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano) (thyme or Italian seasoning), Salt and pepper, Olive and cooking oil.
Steps
- Cut the roast into 4 big chunks and season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chunks in oil in a hot skillet, 2 minutes per side, then move to the slow cooker.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth and herbs.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5, until the beef shreds with a fork.
- Spoon the broth over the beef and vegetables to serve.
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