Sundays Pot Roast

Pot Roast and it's only 301 calories and 16 carbs!


Pot Roast


Ingredients

1 lean boneless beef chuck roast (about 4-5 pounds)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
6 medium red potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut in quarters
3 to 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onions, quartered
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water


Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown roast on both sides in oil. Season with sage and pepper. Add broth. Cover and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 2 1/2 hours.
Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until the meat is tender and vegetables are cooked.
Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm.
Combine cornstarch and water; stir into pan juices. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Serve with the roast.
Makes 12 servings.


Nutritional Information : Serving Size: 1/12 recipe; Calories: 301; Sodium: 59 mg; Cholesterol: 82 mg; Carbohydrate: 16 gm; Protein: 27 gm; Fat: 14 gm.