Classic Pot Roast Recipe (Stove Top, Crock-Pot, & Instant Pot)
This Classic Pot Roast delivers 143 calories and 3g protein per serving — a vegetable-forward base that pairs with separate protein sources for macro control. Cooks across stovetop, Crock-Pot, or Instant Pot for 6 servings, adapting to your schedule. Use it as a low-calorie filler alongside higher-protein components in your meal prep.
Ingredients
- •Beef Chuck Roast
- •1½ tablespoons kosher salt
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Italian seasoning(5g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(480g)
- •Wine, Red, Table(240g)
- •Thyme, Fresh
- •Carrots
- •Potato, Baby(340g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the lower third of the oven.
- 2Pat the beef dry and season all over with the salt.
- 3Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the meat and cook until browned all over, about 10 minutes total. Transfer the meat to a plate.
- 4Add the onions to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. If the bottom of the pot begins to brown too quickly, add ¼ cup beef stock and scrape the browned bits.
- 5Add the pepper, Italian seasoning, tomato paste and brown sugar and stir to incorporate. Stir in the stock, wine, and thyme. Return the meat to the pot along with any collected juices. Cook on medium until the liquid reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 6Cook the roast for 90 minutes. Remove the pot from the oven, add the carrots and potatoes, and continue roasting until the meat is very tender and shreds easily with a fork, about 60 minutes longer.
- 7Discard thyme leaves and serve topped with fresh parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
143
calories
3g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Saturated fat
- 0.7g
- Sodium
- 113 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.5g
6 servings per batch · ~190g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Classic Pot Roast have per serving?
Each serving contains 3g of protein and 143 calories, making this a lower-protein option that works better as a side dish or lighter dinner component rather than a main protein source.
How long does Classic Pot Roast take to prepare?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 6 servings, so you can batch-cook it efficiently on the stovetop, crock-pot, or instant pot depending on your schedule.
Is Classic Pot Roast good for fat loss?
At 143 calories and only 3g protein per serving, this recipe is too low in protein density for fat loss goals where protein preservation during caloric deficits is critical. Use it as a side component paired with higher-protein foods.
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