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Slow Cooker Beef Roast

I- Ingredients for 8 servings:

  • 2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled;
  • 2 tsp Italian salad dressing mix;
  • 2 lb boneless beef chuck roast (~ 910g);
  • 2 medium-size red bell peppers, cut into halves;
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp cold water, divided;
  • 2 medium-size zucchini, sliced thick (4 slices);
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp cornstarch.

II- Directions:

  1. Place onions and garlic in a (4-1/2 to 5-1/2) quart slow cooker.
  2. Press Italian salad dressing mix evenly onto all surfaces of roast.
  3. Place roast in slow cooker.
  4. Add bell peppers and the 1/2 cup water to slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  6. Add in zucchini and continue to cook, covered, 30 minutes or until zucchini is fork-tender.
  7. Remove roast and vegetables.
  8. Strain cooking liquid and reserve liquid, skimming fat from liquid.
  9. Dissolve cornstarch in the 2 tablespoons water.
  10. Combine 2 cups reserved cooking liquid and cornstarch mixture in a medium-size pan.
  11. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  12. Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Enjoy!!

III- Nutrition Facts per serving (1/8 of the recipe):

  • 230 Calories;
  • Fat: 6g;
  • Saturated fat: 2.5g;
  • Cholesterol: 60mg;
  • Carbs: 9g;
  • Fiber: 2g;
  • Sugars: 5g;
  • Protein: 33g.

Smart Points Value: 5