Weeknight Pot Roast
Weeknight Pot Roast delivers melt-in-your-mouth chuck roast with rich, beefy depth, balanced by sweet carrots, savory onions, and a silky pan gravy. It’s hearty and comforting, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed Sunday meal when you want classic flavors without fuss. The slow braise concentrates the juices for a satisfying, homestyle finish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Season the roast on both sides with 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. When the oil shimmers, place the roast in the pot and cook, without moving it, until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and brown the other side. Brown all sides, then remove the roast from the pot and set aside.
- 3
Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the drippings in the pan. Season with the remaining salt and pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to soften. Add the butter to the pot and let it melt. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and stir, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a spoon.
- 4
Return the roast to the pan, along with any accumulated juices. Bring to a simmer, cover, and take off the heat.
- 5
Bake the pot roast in the preheated oven and cook until the roast is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Let rest 10 minutes before shredding and serving with the vegetables and gravy.
- Calories 380.93 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 39.52 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 15.48 g 6%
- Total Fat 18.24 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.7 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 127.81 mg High 43%
- Sodium 623.76 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 4.08 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 8.06 g --
- Added Sugars 3.3 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 67.15 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.09 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 281.25 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 9.64 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Pot Roast is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 380.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Pot Roast?
- About 3 hrs 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Weeknight Pot Roast healthy?
- Weeknight Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 380.93 calories and 39.52 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 623.76 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.7 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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