Stove Top Pot Roast
This stovetop pot roast features tender beef chuck braised with garlic, red onion, celery, and dried basil, surrounded by hearty turnips, red potatoes, and carrots. The broth-rich dish balances deep, comforting flavors with the sweetness of root vegetables, making it a satisfying centerpiece for a cozy family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stove Top Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 61
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add roast and quickly brown on all sides.
- 2
Add enough water to the pot to cover the roast; add celery, garlic, onion, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours and 15 minutes, adding additional water if needed to keep the roast covered.
- 3
Add turnips and potatoes; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- 4
Add carrots; simmer for 30 minutes, or until roast can be pulled apart with a fork.
- 5
Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed before serving.
- Calories 607.29 kcal High 30%
- Protein 55.18 g Good Source 110%
- Carbohydrate 63.39 g 23%
- Total Fat 16.84 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.72 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.71 mg High 50%
- Sodium 342.32 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 11.26 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 12.52 g --
- Added Sugars 6.6 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 126.86 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 8.29 mg Good Source 46%
- Potassium 1261.8 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 11.93 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 55.18 mg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Stove Top Pot Roast is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 607.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stove Top Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chuck Roast, Dried Basil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stove Top Pot Roast?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 607.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stove Top Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Stove Top Pot Roast healthy?
- Stove Top Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 607.29 calories and 55.18 g of protein, or 110% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 342.32 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.72 g (19% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.6 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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