Basic Pot Roast Recipe

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Basic Pot Roast
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  1. Season the flour with the salt and pepper and pound the mixture into the meat with the edge of a plate. Brown meat on all sides in the hot fat or oil. Add the onions, cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Add the carrots, herbs, seasonings and liquid. Cover tightly and simmer 3 1/2 - 5 hours, until meat is fork tender. Add desired vegetables during the last 20 or 30 minutes.
  2. Pot Roast Variations
  3. 1. For part of the liquid, use a 10-ounce can (1 1/3 cups) of puréed tomatoes. For seasoning, add 1 tablespoon minced parsley or dill. When the meat has been removed from the pan, add 1 cup sour cream to the sauce.
  4. 2. For the liquid, use 3/4 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons brandy or rum, and 1 tablespoon chili sauce. For seasoning, add 4-6 coriander seeds and 12 peppercorns.
  5. 3. For the liquid, use 1/2 cup syrup from canned fruit, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 beef bouillon cube. For seasoning, add a pinch of powdered fennel and a teaspoon of minced dill.
  6. 4. For the liquid, use half dry vermouth, half chicken bouillon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 830.36 Kcal (3477 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.2g 36%
Sodium 540.72mg 23%
Potassium 272.39mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.02g 7%
Sugars 6.04g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 2.18g 4%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 55.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.8 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.05g 36%
Sodium 94.29mg 23%
Potassium 47.5mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.49g 7%
Sugars 1.05g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 14%
Protein 0.38g 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 16%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 9.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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