Pot Roast in the Crock-Pot Recipe Video

Slow cooking meals is a nice way to come home to a meal that is ready! All you have to do is get the ingredients ready and in the slow cooker and off you go! It is such a pleasure to come home after a busy day at work to a house filled with such inviting aroma!

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time4 Hr 0 Min
Ready In4 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Beef chuck3 Pound
 White onion1 Medium, cut into thick pieces
 Carrot3 Medium, cut into 2 inch pieces
 Celery stalks3 Medium, cut into 2 inch pieces
 Thyme leaves1 Teaspoon
 Garlic cloves3 Large, smashed
 Red wine1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Beef broth1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs)
 Parsley leaves1 Bunch (100 gm)
 Celery leaves1 Bunch (100 gm)
 Red potatoes16 Small, cleaned
 Salt1 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Pepper1 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1548 Calories from Fat 625

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 69 g106.8%

Saturated Fat 25.9 g129.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 224.5 mg74.8%

Sodium 1141 mg47.5%

Total Carbohydrates 140 g46.8%

Dietary Fiber 13.7 g54.9%

Sugars 10.4 g

Protein 83 g166.9%

Vitamin A 201.1% Vitamin C 289.7%

Calcium 25.4% Iron 71.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Prepare the ingredients according to the list.
2. Tie the parsley and celery leaves into a bouquet. Set aside.
3. Place the beef on a flat surface and season both the sides generously with salt and pepper.


MAKING
4. Take a frying pan. Heat olive oil in it.
5. Place the seasoned beef and sear it till it turns brown on both sides.
6. In a crock pot, put the red potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, seared beef in layers arranges in order from the bottom (i.e. red potatoes first).
7. Add the thyme leaves, garlic cloves and the parsley-celery bouquet on one side.
8. Pour the red wine and beef broth over the ingredients.
9. Set the crock pot to high and cook for 4 hours (cook for 8 hours on low).

SERVING
10. In a serving dish, place the beef, potatoes, vegetables and serve hot.
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