Heart-Healthy Classic Pot Roast

Savor the comforting flavors of a timeless dish with our Heart-Healthy Classic Pot Roast, a wholesome twist on everyone’s favorite slow-cooked meal. This recipe features lean beef chuck roast, seared to perfection and braised in a rich medley of low-sodium beef broth, aromatic garlic, and vibrant tomato paste. Packed with hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, this pot roast is elevated with fragrant bay leaves and dried thyme for a deep, robust flavor—all while keeping the sodium in check. Slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, it’s a nutritious and satisfying dinner option perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals. With minimal prep and an oven-to-table approach, this heart-healthy recipe proves that comfort food can be both nourishing and irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Lean beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cups Low-sodium beef broth
• 1 large Onion
• 3 large Carrots
• 3 stalks Celery stalks
• 4 medium Potatoes
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Season the beef chuck roast with black pepper on all sides.

Step 4

Carefully sear the roast in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove the roast and set aside.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the garlic and tomato paste to the pot, cooking for another minute while stirring.

Step 7

Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and water, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.

Step 8

Return the roast to the pot, and add the bay leaves and thyme.

Step 9

Cover the pot with a lid, and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 10

Roast for about 3 hours, occasionally checking to ensure there's enough liquid in the pot and adding more water if necessary.

Step 11

Add the potatoes to the pot and continue to cook for another hour, or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Step 13

Slice the beef and serve with the vegetables and a little bit of the sauce from the pot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3494.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4680.6

Total Fat 276.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 1458.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 35.3g
Protein 331.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 511.0mg	0%
Iron 48.3mg	0%
Potassium 10738.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 28.0%

Carbs: 19.4%