Mom’s Classic Pot Roast
Mom’s Classic Pot Roast braises into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, with sweet onions and tomato sauce creating a rich, cozy gravy. The bay leaves add a gentle herbal depth, and a quick flour-thickened finish makes the sauce silky and perfect for ladling over mashed potatoes. Ideal for a relaxed Sunday dinner or any cool evening that calls for comforting home cooking.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook7 hrs
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Classic Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season the roast with salt and pepper. Set the meat in the pot with the fat side facing up. Pour the tomato sauce over the roast. Arrange the onion on top. Add the bay leaves. Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.
- 2
After 1 hour, lower the heat to Low and cook for 6 to 8 more hours. Carefully lift the meat from the pot and transfer it to a warm platter.
- 3
Strain the drippings into a medium saucepan and discard what remains in the strainer. Whisk the flour into the liquid. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve alongside the roast.
- Calories 536.14 kcal High 27%
- Protein 59.64 g Good Source 119%
- Carbohydrate 11.75 g 4%
- Total Fat 28.06 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 10.07 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 187.16 mg High 62%
- Sodium 404.53 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 5.35 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 266.43 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 52.69 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.57 mg Low Source 5%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Classic Pot Roast is made with 6 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 7 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Dried Bay Leaves, Salt & Pepper, and Tomato Sauce. Each serving provides about 536.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Classic Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Dried Bay Leaves, Salt & Pepper, Tomato Sauce, Tri-Tip Roast. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Classic Pot Roast?
- About 7 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 7 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 536.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Classic Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mom’s Classic Pot Roast healthy?
- Mom’s Classic Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 536.14 calories and 59.64 g of protein, or 119% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 404.53 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.07 g (50% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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