Light Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Light Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef round rump roast or 2 lbs chuck arm pot roast; nonstick cooking spray; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 4 small carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 stalk celery, cut into diagonal 1 inch chunks; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

2 lbs beef round rump roast or 2 lbs chuck arm pot roast
nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 small carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into diagonal 1 inch chunks
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons flour

1
Trim fat from roast.
2
Spray a dutch oven with cooking spray and preheat to medium.
3
Brown roast on all sides.
4
Drain fat.
5
In a small bowl mix the 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon granules, and basil.
6
Pour over the meat and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
8
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the dutch oven.
9
Cover and simmer for another 45 to 60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
10
Add more water if needed.
11
Remove meat and vegetables to a platter and keep warm.
12
Pour the pan juices into a metal bowl and place the metal bowl in ice water to solidify the fat.
13
Skim off the fat.
14
You need 1 cup of pan juices, so add water if necessary to make the full cup.
15
Whisk together the 1/4 cup water and flour until smooth.
16
Stir in the pan juices and return to the dutch oven.
17
Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
18
Cook another minute and serve the gravy with the meat and veggies.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef round rump roast or 2 lbs chuck arm pot roast, nonstick cooking spray, 1/2 cup water, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Light 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.

Light Pot Roast

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