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 clove 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
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*To make this a gluten-free recipe, use seasonings with no added starch from a gluten-containing source.
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