After Work Beef Pot Roast Dinner

• Total Recipe Time: LOW 6 to 8 hours
• Makes 6 to 8 servings

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press dressing mix evenly onto all surfaces of beef pot roast. Place onions and garlic in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; top with pot roast. Add bell peppers and broth. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours. Add zucchini. Continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until pot roast is fork-tender.
2. Remove pot roast and vegetables. Strain cooking liquid; skim fat. Combine 2 cups cooking liquid and cornstarch mixture in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened.
3. Carve pot roast into slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with vegetables and gravy.

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 beef Boneless Chuck Roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds) (click here to buy some now!)
2. 1 envelope (0.7 ounces) Italian dressing mix
3. 2 large onions, each cut into 8 wedges
4. 2 cloves garlic
5. 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
6. 1/2 cup beef broth
7. 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
8. 2-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
9. Salt and pepper

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrition information per serving: 283 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 111 mg cholesterol; 579 mg sodium; 13 g carbohydrate; 2.1 g fiber; 38 g protein; 6.2 mg niacin; 0.9 mg vitamin B₆; 3.9 mcg vitamin B₁₂; 4.6 mg iron; 43.9 mcg selenium; 11.1 mg zinc; 114.9 mg choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, zinc, iron, niacin, vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, selenium and choline.

Nutrition information per serving: 272 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 90 mg cholesterol; 551 mg sodium; 13 g carbohydrate; 2.1 g fiber; 33 g protein; 6.3 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B₆; 1.8 mcg vitamin B₁₂; 3.1 mg iron; 33.6 mcg selenium; 5.6 mg zinc; 130 mg choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, zinc, niacin, vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, selenium and choline; and a good source of iron.

Recipe/photo/information courtesy of The Beef Checkoff www.BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com