Perfect Pot Roast With Vegetables and Gravy Recipe

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Perfect Pot Roast With Vegetables and Gravy
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Directions:

  1. Season the roast with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. In a large skillet (not non-stick) heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the roast and cook, turning often, until browned, about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the roast to a plate.
  5. Add more oil to the skillet if necessary and heat over medium-high heat.
  6. Add the onions, carrots and potatoes and cook, stirring often, until the they are slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook.
  7. Transfer the vegetables to a slow-cooker, add the bay leaf and then place th roast on top of the vegetables.
  8. Add the water or other liquid to the skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Pour into the slow cooker.
  9. Cover and slow-cook until the roast is tender, perhaps 8 hours on low (200 degree) setting.
  10. Transfer the roast and vegetables to a platter using a slotted spoon and cover with foil to keep warm.
  11. Skim the fat from the surface of the cooking liquid.
  12. Remove the bay leaf.
  13. In a saucepan, melt the butter over very low heat.
  14. Add the flour and let bubble, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  15. Whisk in the cooking liquid and bring to a simmer.
  16. Cook, whisking often, until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup.
  17. Using a sharp knife, slice the roast crosswise across the grain. Serve with the vegetables and gravy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 727.07 Kcal (3044 kJ)
Calories from fat 474.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.71g 81%
Cholesterol 167.11mg 56%
Sodium 503.89mg 21%
Potassium 885.15mg 19%
Total Carbs 19.24g 6%
Sugars 6.58g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 14%
Protein 39.96g 80%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 21%
Vitamin A 1mg 32%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.65 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.18g 81%
Cholesterol 44.97mg 56%
Sodium 135.6mg 21%
Potassium 238.19mg 19%
Total Carbs 5.18g 6%
Sugars 1.77g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.96g 14%
Protein 10.75g 80%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 32%
Iron 1.4mg 30%
Calcium 16.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.2
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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