Basic Pot Roast


Serves: 8
Total Calories: 109

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast or similar cut, trimmed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
4 1/2 cups water, divided
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 medium potatoes, skins on, quartered
1 pound carrot, sliced 1/4 inch thick
5 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven or large pot with a lid, heat the oil on medium high, then add the meat and brown on both sides so a crispy crust forms, about 5-8 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the onion and garlic cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.

2. Transfer the beef to a plate keep warm. Return the pan to the heat add 2 cups water and cook, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Return the beef to the pot, add the bay leaves and pepper, then cover and cook on low 1 hour, turning after 1/2 hour.

3. Add the potatoes on top of the meat and 2 more cups water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, cover, and simmer until a fork can easily pierce a potato, about 15 minutes.

4. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Remove the meat to a cutting board and slice arrange the slices in a large serving dish. With a slotted spoon remove the potatoes, carrots, and celery and place around meat in serving dish. Keep warm.

5. In a small bowl, combine the flour with 1/2 cup cold water until blended. Stir into remaining liquid in the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve with the meat and vegetables.

EXCHANGES
2 Starch
3 Lean Meat
1 Vegetable

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 352
Calories from Fat 84
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 93mg
Sodium 110mg
Carbohydrate 32g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 7g
Protein 34g

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 109
Calories from Fat: 15

This Basic Pot Roast recipe is from the Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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