Stove Top Pot Roast

Name: Stove Top Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 210 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast; 4 cups water, or as needed; 4 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried basil; salt and pepper to taste; 6 turnips, peeled and cut into chunks; 6 medium red potatoes, quartered; 6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

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Learn how to cook pot roast with this simple and savory stovetop pot roast made with turnips, carrots, and potatoes. Warm up a nice loaf of bread and toss a salad, and you have a hearty meal.

Recipe by sarah

Updated on March 6, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
4 cups water, or as needed
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
6 turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
6 medium red potatoes, quartered
6 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

Directions

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add roast and quickly brown on all sides.

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Add enough water to the pot to cover roast; add celery, garlic, onion, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours and 15 minutes, adding additional water if needed to keep the roast covered.

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Add turnips and potatoes; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

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Add carrots; simmer for 30 minutes, or until roast can be pulled apart with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

608	Calories
30g	Fat
52g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 608
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	39%
Saturated Fat 11g	54%
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 231mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 51mg	255%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1785mg	38%

* 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.