Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 ½ pounds beef chuck pot roast
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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1 cup diced onion
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¼ cup butter
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
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Heat vegetable oil into a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
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Cook in hot oil until brown on both sides; transfer to a plate.
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Add carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Cook and stir until vegetables start to release their juices, scraping any brown flavor bits off the bottom of the pot, about 3 minutes.
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Add butter, and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle in rosemary; return roast to the pot and cover.
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Roast in the preheated oven until the chuck roast is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
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Season vegetables with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 507 | Calories |
| 39g | Fat |
| 6g | Carbs |
| 32g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 507 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 39g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 17g | 84% |
| Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium 884mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 32g | 63% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 5% |
| Calcium 43mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 439mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
