Cranberry Pot Roast
This slow-cooked beef chuck roast pairs rich, tender beef with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry sauce and a savory broth. Sweet onion and a lightly thickened sauce round out the dish, making it a comforting centerpiece for a cool-weather family dinner or holiday meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the beef broth and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Stir in the cranberry sauce until dissolved. Pour the sauce into a slow cooker set to High.
- 2
Meanwhile, season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then sprinkle evenly with the flour. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the roast in the hot oil until brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker along with the chopped onion.
- 3
Cook until the roast easily pulls apart with a fork, about 4 hours.
- 4
Cook until the roast shreds easily with a fork, about 4 hours.
- Calories 419.39 kcal High 21%
- Protein 40.46 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 38.15 g 14%
- Total Fat 12.43 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.81 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.75 mg High 40%
- Sodium 296.06 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.85 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 27.02 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 42.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.7 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 64.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.66 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cranberry Pot Roast is made with 10 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 419.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Cranberry Sauce. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry Pot Roast?
- About 4 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 419.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cranberry Pot Roast healthy?
- Cranberry Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 419.39 calories and 40.46 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 296.06 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.81 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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