Slow-and-Easy Roast

SERVES: 8

SERVING SIZE: 4 ounces meat and 3 ounces vegetables

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 45 Min

If you've never made a roast before, don't worry! It doesn't get much easier than this Slow-and-Easy Roast. With lots of flavorful additions, this recipe is foolproof!

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (2-pound) beef bottom round roast
2 onions, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf*
1 teaspoon dried oregano*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

What to Do

In a soup pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the roast; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until brown on all sides. Remove the roast; set aside.
Add the onions, carrot, and garlic to the pot; sauté for 4 minutes.
Add the mushrooms; cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Return the roast to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 1-1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove the bay leaf, slice, and serve the roast topped with sauce and vegetables.

Notes

*To make this a gluten-free recipe, use seasonings with no added starch from a gluten-containing source.
For more healthy recipes for Christmas, check out our collection of Diabetic Christmas Dinner Ideas: 20 Festive & Healthy Holiday Recipes.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 61
Total Fat 6.8g 10 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 27g 54 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 69mg 23 %
Sodium 260mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.6g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Sugars 4.9g 0 %

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anmar13 1550270

Mar 12, 2015

This recipe calls for 12 teaspoons of black pepper which seems like a lot of pepper to me. Is this correct or should it be 1-2 teaspoons or 1/2 teaspoon? I won't make this until my question is answered.

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 13, 2015

Hello - Thank you for your comment and we're sorry for the confusion! The recipe has been corrected to reflect the right amount of pepper. We hope you enjoy it!