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Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Carnivore 🥩Clean Eating

Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper features melt-in-your-mouth beef with gentle onion sweetness and a cozy, peppery warmth. The simple seasoning lets the rich, slow-braised flavors shine, making it perfect for Sunday dinners or gathering the family on a chilly evening.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook4 hrs 30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

59 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
57 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
40 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
92 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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33
Heart Health
74
Metabolic
58
Digestive
31
Inflammatory
59
Performance
61
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Trim excess fat from the roast, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat. Generously season all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set the roast, fat-side up, in a Dutch oven, and arrange the onions on and around the roast.

  3. 3

    Cover and bake until fragrant, about 1 1/2 hours. Lower the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and keep baking, turning the meat every 30 minutes and keeping it covered, until the roast is browned and cooked through, about 3 hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast should register 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

  4. 4

    Test the roast for tenderness with a fork; if it is not tender enough, add more cooking time in 30-minute increments until the meat easily falls apart.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and move the roast to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, whisk the water and flour together in a small bowl.

  7. 7

    Set the Dutch oven, uncovered, on the stovetop over medium heat. Smash the remaining onion pieces and stir, taking care not to let the gravy burn. Gradually pour in the water-flour mixture, whisking until cooked through and the desired thickness is reached.

  8. 8

    Slice the roast and serve with the gravy alongside.

About This Recipe

Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bottom Round Roast, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 963.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Bottom Round Roast, Garlic Powder, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper?
About 4 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 963.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
Is Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper healthy?
Grandma's Favorite Pot Roast Supper has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 963.82 calories and 63.52 g of protein, or 127% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4824.86 mg (210% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.81 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, 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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