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Classic Pot Roast


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 615 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A heartwarming pot roast recipe perfect for chilly evenings, featuring tender meat, colorful vegetables, and a rich broth.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pot roast (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 russet potatoes, chopped
  • 1 bag frozen seasoning blend (or chopped onions)
  • 1 bag frozen peas
  • 1 bag frozen green beans
  • 1 bag frozen corn
  • 4 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 (32 oz) container beef broth
  • 2 (10.75 oz) cans tomato soup
  • 1 can filled with water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the pot roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the roast in a slow cooker with half a can of beef broth.
  3. Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for about 10 hours.
  4. Once cooked, gently shred the beef using two forks.
  5. In a very large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté chopped carrots and the frozen seasoning mix until tender.
  6. Add the shredded beef, chopped potatoes, frozen peas, green beans, corn, remaining beef broth, and tomato soup to the pot.
  7. Pour in the can filled with water, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about an hour.
  9. Add water as desired to achieve your preferred consistency.

Notes

Allow the meat to rest before shredding for juicier results. Experiment with fresh herbs and spices for added flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 600 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: pot roast, comfort food, slow cooker, family meal, hearty