Sink your teeth into this satisfyingly savory roast.
Finally, a healthy beef recipe that you can feel good about serving to your family! This garlic and herb beef roast with potatoes is made with clean ingredients and an arsenal of nutritious veggies.
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*This recipe was contributed by Virginia Cunningham. Virginia is a mother of three and has a keen interest in parenting issues, nutrition, and mompreneurship. Her oldest son has special needs, so she is a huge advocate for special needs education and alternative therapy. She also enjoys food and travel writing and has traveled all over the world studying Buddhism and healing.
Garlic and Herb Beef Roast with Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 pounds chuck roast cut into 2 pieces
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoons thyme fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup beef broth low sodium preferred
- 3 cups potatoes cubed
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup celery chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast; cook 8 minutes or until browned on all sides.
- Transfer roast to a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker. Rub roast with garlic, parsley, chives, thyme, salt and pepper. Add broth. Cover and cook on Low 5 hours. Add potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover and cook 2 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Information
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I would use something better than canola oil. Olive oil, sunflower oil, coconut oil would be better than those made up oils, corn/vegetable/canola oils.
coconut is not a good oil but canola is as long as it is not GMO. Corn and canola are real oils. We can't tell what is in something labeled vegetable oil. Olive is the best oil of course but not for browning.
pat Hayner
Try grapesed or pecan oil!! Both have higher smoking points! 🙂
whats the calories on this?? or points plus?? usually you list that
Going ahead and adding now.
Canola oil is very unhealthy
Could I make this with sweet potatoes?
Joel, Yes, sweet potatoes would work well.
two pieces or two inch pieces?
Emiller, Two pieces, halve the roast.
OMG. I'm a garlic-holic and this meal hit the spot. So flipping good!!!!!
Yeah, because GMO canola oil is totally what I would consider a "clean ingredient"….
My broth doesn't cover the meat in the crock pot? Is that ok?
Carrie, Yes that is okay. Crockpots get a lot of steam in them and the liquid end up doubling.
Could you add the vegetables at the beginning and cook for 7 hours?
Mike, Yes, you can add all of the vegetables at the beginning and cook on low for 7 hours.
I use Costco grapeseed oil for most of my frying since it has a higher smoke point and almost no flavor. This seems like a large recipe for 2 people, can it be frozen once it's completely cooked?
A Simple Goddess, Yes, this freezes well. Cool to room temperature and place in an airtight container or freezer bags to freeze. This should stay good in the freezer for at least 3 months.
Hi love& follow your recipes but trying to eat healthier. I add no salt except 1/2 tsp and add can of beefy mushroom soup and sliced baby bella mushrooms to roast when starting along with other listed herbs. Hope that’s ok??
Yes, that’s fine.
I'm concerned about putting the fresh herbs in at the beginning of cooking. I usually add them very late in the process, so they still have some life and flavor.
BBGrammy, The recipe contributor is using fresh herbs here rather than dry for her rub, so that's why she put them on in the beginning. That said, yes, you are correct, usually fresh herbs go at the end in a recipe while dried herbs and spices go in, in the beginning. For this one, add at the end if you see fit:).
What can I use instead of beef broth. Can I use vegetable broth?
Sure can, vegetable broth works great too.
If i cooked this in a oven what would the time be
Great question! You can cook this in the oven at 325 degrees.
Can I substitute homemade Chicken Broth in this recipe or would that taste weird?
Homemade chicken broth with taste fine with this recipe!
Still looking for the WW points for this
Hi, SmartPoints are listed last in the nutritional information which are above the recipe ingredients. The points have been updated to the new Freestyle Points.
Should the veggies go on top or bottom of the meat? I find when they go on the bottom, they can get overcooked, but on top doesn’t get the full flavor soaked into them.
DianaH, Personally, I prefer they go on the bottom. I don’t mind if they are falling apart. How about adding half on bottom and half on top?
How can I do this on a pressure cooker please
Hi Donna, we have a wonderful roast recipe that is made in the Instant Pot. It’s delicious – Instant Pot Sunday Pot Roast
ThIs is good, but really except for extra garlic it’s no different than my granny’s recipe. I do like the fact it has no canned soups or packet gravy mix added. It is a little easier as well thanks.