Beef Pot Roast

This gluten-free Beef Pot Roast is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender beef with aromatic vegetables, simmered to perfection. Ideal for a cozy dinner, it showcases classic American flavors and is sure to please anyone at the table.

Ingredients

• Beef chuck roast - 450 grams
• Carrots - 2 medium, peeled and cut into chunks
• Potatoes - 2 medium, peeled and cut into quarters
• Onion - 1 large, quartered
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Beef broth - 500 ml (gluten-free)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Dried rosemary - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon (optional, for thickening)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. In a heavy, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper, then sear it in the pot until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the roast from the pot and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the pot, sautéing until fragrant and slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
5. Return the roast to the pot and add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
7. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
8. If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the roast and vegetables once cooked, and bring the remaining liquid to a boil on the stovetop. Mix cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the boiling liquid until thickened.
9. Serve the pot roast sliced, with vegetables and gravy drizzled over the top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains iron from beef, which is important for blood health.

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