Simple Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 383.9
  • Total Fat: 15.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 122.6 mg
  • Sodium: 574.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 51.2 g

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Introduction

A down and dirty version of an old favorite. Depending on the quality of the beef, this shouldn't require more than three hours cooking. Overcooking will not improve the roast. Serve with a low carb side, plain steamed veg or a salad. Like a stew, this roast is better the next day. A down and dirty version of an old favorite. Depending on the quality of the beef, this shouldn't require more than three hours cooking. Overcooking will not improve the roast. Serve with a low carb side, plain steamed veg or a salad. Like a stew, this roast is better the next day.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 or 2 Bay Leaves
    1 tsp Pepper, black
    1 tsp Thyme, ground
    100 Carrots, raw
    100 Celery, raw
    100 Onions, raw
    860 Beef, round steak
    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tbsp Guar Gum - Bob's Red Mill
    2 cup Beef broth, bouillon, consomme
    1 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce

Tips

Instead of hot sauce, try a tablespoon or two of horseradish; check the carb count on the brand of horseradish you use.


Directions

Dry meat and chop veg. Sear meat in 1 tbsp. hot oil. Remove meat to crock pot. Add second tbsp oil to pan and when hot, saute vegetables until they take colour. Add the sauted veg to crock pot. Deglaze the pan with enough broth to free any fond that has formed. Set the stock aside and add the bay, thyme,hot sauce and pepper (use less hot sauce or omit if a less spicy roast is desired.) Pour stock and fond over the meat and seasonings. Cook on High setting for two hours. Check for doneness and tenderness. Cook one additional hour if needed. The meat should be tender but not too soft. Remove the cooked roast and place the cooking liquor into a small saucepan. Raise the heat and when nearly boiling, add guar gum a little at a time; whisk with each additon -- it works quickly and you may not require all of it to give the gravy some body. Too much will give a slimy consistency, so err on the side of caution.

Serving Size: Makes 4 generous servings.