Healthy Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Healthy Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. very lean eye, top or rump roast; nonstick spray (Pam); 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1/2 c. dry red wine; 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 12 tiny red potatoes; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, cut up; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 4 tsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 lb. very lean eye, top or rump roast
nonstick spray (Pam)
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
12 tiny red potatoes
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, cut up
2 Tbsp. cold water
4 tsp. cornstarch

1
Trim fat from meat; slice into 3 sections.
2
Spray a Dutch oven with Pam and brown meat on all sides over medium-high heat.
3
Add stewed tomatoes, onion, garlic, bouillon, wine, basil and pepper. Simmer in 350u00b0 oven covered for 1 1/2 hours.
4
Cut potatoes in halves (or quarters if large) and add with carrots and celery to meat.
5
Simmer covered for an additional 40 to 50 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
6
Remove meat and vegetables and keep warm.
7
Mix water and cornstarch and add to pan juices, cooking and stirring until thick.
8
Spoon gravy over meat and over vegetables and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. very lean eye, top or rump roast, nonstick spray (Pam), 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Healthy Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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