Healthier Pot Roast

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A tender, spice-infused beef roast simmered in a rich tomato-chili sauce
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This lighter take on a classic American comfort food delivers deep, savory flavors without the heavy grease. A lean bottom round roast is browned and then slowly simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and coriander. The addition of green chili peppers and tomato paste creates a robust, tangy sauce that penetrates the meat, resulting in tender slices that fall apart at the touch. It’s an excellent choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Simple, satisfying, and full of home-style warmth.

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Healthier Pot Roast

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 1056.3

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This lighter take on a classic American comfort food delivers deep, savory flavors without the heavy grease. A lean bottom round roast is browned and then slowly simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and coriander. The addition of green chili peppers and tomato paste creates a robust, tangy sauce that penetrates the meat, resulting in tender slices that fall apart at the touch. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Simple, satisfying, and full of home-style warmth.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim any external fat from the beef bottom round roast.
  2. Heat a deep, heavy pot with a lid over medium-high heat; add the roast to the dry pot.
  3. Brown the meat on all sides until a crust forms, using no added fat.
  4. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with the meat.
  5. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in the coriander seed, ground cumin, tomato paste, green chili peppers, and black pepper to taste.
  7. Pour in 3/4 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  8. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  10. Remove the roast from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  11. Slice the beef thinly against the grain.
  12. Serve the sliced roast with the remaining sauce from the pot, alongside noodles and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1056.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.3g61%
Saturated Fat 14.6g73%
Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
Sodium 1793.8mg75%
Total Carbohydrate 118.1g40%
Dietary Fiber 36.8g148%
Sugars 30.1g
Protein 84.9g170%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To freeze, slice the meat thin, cover with some sauce, and freeze in individual portions.

Thaw frozen portions overnight and reheat slowly before serving.

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