Classic Pot Roast
Nothing beats a traditional pot roast dinner. Juicy, slow-cooked beef paired with an array of tender vegetables, all smothered in a savory sauce.
EQUIPMENT
1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Ingredients
Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:
- 2 lb Beef Chuck Roast or Pot Roast
- 3 large Carrots diced into 2" chunks
- 2 large Russet Potatoes peeled and diced into large chunks
- 1 cup Low Sodium Beef broth
- 1/2 cup Diced Onion
- 1/8 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Bay Leaves
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
To Freeze and Cook Later:
- Label your freezer bag with the recipe's name, cooking instructions, and date.
- Add all ingredients to the freezer bag.
- Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker:
- Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hrs or to an internal temperature of 160 F.
Pressure Cooker:
- Empty the contents of the bag into the pressure cooker and add 1/4 cup of liquid.
- Turn the pressure to high and cook for 50 minutes, natural pressure release, to an internal temperature of 160 F.
- *NOTE: Veggies will be extremely soft using this method
Additional Instructions:
- Remove roast and vegetables and place on a serving tray.
- Cover with foil and allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
To Make Gravy:
- Strain liquid through a fine sieve into a saucepan, and discard the solids. Skim the fat off the top of the liquid.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of cold water with 2 tbsp of cornstarch. Pour into the saucepan and mix well.
- Place the saucepan on the stove top and heat over medium-high heat to boil. Cook for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over meat and vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 596mgPotassium: 1551mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7251IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 6mg
Notes
Printable Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Classic Pot Roast Bag Label
