Beef Pot Roast (Crock-Pot Style)

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 16

Comforting and Easy Beef Pot Roast (Crock-Pot Style)

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast , fat trimmed , thawed
	2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
	nonstick cooking spray
	2 cups v 8 vegetable juice
	1 package mccormick beef stew seasoning
	1 bag frozen stew vegetables

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

363

Sugar

Fat

18g

Beef pot roast is a classic comfort dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe is made even easier with the use of a slow cooker, which produces tender and succulent meat with minimal effort. The savory beef and vegetables are cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce that is fragrant and full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or when hosting a gathering, this beef pot roast is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Spread the flour on a large plate and dredge the beef in the flour until it is evenly coated.
2.	Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3.	Brown the beef on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side and then transfer it to a slow cooker.
4.	Pour the V8 juice and beef stew seasoning over the beef and add the frozen vegetables to the slow cooker.
5.	Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

PROS

This slow-cooked beef pot roast is incredibly tender and flavorful, and requires minimal effort to prepare.

It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that can easily feed a crowd.

CONS

Beef pot roast can be high in calories and fat, especially if made with a fatty cut of meat.

Leftovers may dry out and lose their tenderness when reheated.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While beef pot roast may not be the healthiest meal option due to its high calorie and fat content, it does contain a good amount of protein and essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc.
Using a lean cut of beef and adding plenty of vegetables can make this meal more nutritious.