Easy Pot Roast Recipe
Overview:
This easy pot roast recipe is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a simple yet delicious meal that’s ready in no time! With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, you can have a tender and flavorful pot roast that will impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s packed with protein and low in carbs, making it a healthy option for any night of the week. So let’s dive into the recipe and get cooking!
Time Breakdown:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 3 hours | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Ingredients:
- 4-5 lbs beef roast
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your oven is ready to go when it’s time to bake the roast.
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Season Roast: Next, season the beef roast with the seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Be sure not to overdo it with the seasonings; you want to enhance the flavor of the meat without overpowering it.
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Add Dry Soup Mix: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the seasoned roast. This adds an extra layer of flavor and helps to create a rich, savory sauce as the roast cooks.
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Layer with Soup and Onions: Pour the can of cream of mushroom soup over the top of the roast, covering it completely. Then, slice the onion and layer the slices on top of the soup-covered roast.
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Add Water and Cover: Pour the water into the bottom of the roasting pan, around the sides of the roast. This helps to create steam and keep the meat moist during cooking. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap in the moisture and flavor.
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Bake: Place the covered roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake for 3 hours. This slow cooking method ensures that the roast becomes tender and juicy, with all the flavors melding together beautifully.
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Add Vegetables (Optional): If desired, you can add vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and celery to the roasting pan during the last hour of cooking. Simply place them around the roast and return the pan to the oven to finish cooking.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once the roast is done cooking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve slices of the tender beef alongside the creamy mushroom gravy and your favorite sides for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 744.7
- Fat: 31.9g
- Saturated Fat: 13.4g
- Cholesterol: 299.4mg
- Sodium: 1592mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.2g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 3.8g
- Protein: 98.3g
Keywords:
Meat, Very Low Carbs, High Protein, Weeknight, Easy, < 4 Hours, Roast Beef
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the seasoning mix.
- You can also use different types of cream soups, such as cream of chicken or cream of celery, for a variation in flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
