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Classic Pot Roast (Cooking for 2)

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  • Total 3 hr 10 min
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Pot roast is a kitchen classic that feeds a crowd—but when you’re cooking for two, it can leave an intimidating amount of leftovers. This recipe is portioned specifically for two so that you can enjoy the flavors you love without the waste. This complete meal recipe includes the roast itself, plus carrots, potatoes and gravy. As a bonus, it’s not a demanding recipe to make—simply cook low and slow and enjoy all the hearty flavors of a Sunday roast.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 29, 2018

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/4 lb boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2 pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 10 baby carrots
  • 6 small red or Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Season beef with salt and pepper; coat with flour. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  • 3
    Place beef, onion and celery in baking dish. Pour broth over beef and vegetables. Cover; bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn beef over; add carrots and potatoes. Cover; bake 1 hour. Uncover; turn beef over and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender and broth is slightly thickened. Skim excess fat from broth, and serve.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Chuck roast typically comes in pieces that are about 1 1/2 inches thick. If your chuck roast is thicker than that, you may have to adjust your cooking time, as thicker pieces take longer to cook.
  • tip 2
    We used small potatoes in this recipe that were about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. If your potatoes are larger, just cut them into quarters.

Nutrition

920 Calories, 31g Total Fat, 54g Protein, 105g Total Carbohydrate, 10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
920
Calories from Fat
280
Total Fat
31g
48%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
41%
Sodium
1520mg
63%
Potassium
3020mg
86%
Total Carbohydrate
105g
35%
Dietary Fiber
11g
47%
Sugars
10g
Protein
54g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
170%
170%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
45%
45%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 6 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
7
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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