Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a classic American comfort food featuring a large cut of beef, typically chuck roast, braised low and slow with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions in a savory broth. The dish is renowned for its tender, fall-apart meat and rich, flavorful gravy, making it a hearty one-pot meal perfect for family dinners.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the beef and provides a good mix of fats and carbohydrates from the vegetables and cooking liquids. A typical serving offers substantial iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a calorie range of approximately 400-600 calories depending on the cut of meat and added ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pot roast is a staple of American home cooking, often associated with Sunday family gatherings and the tradition of 'low and slow' cooking. Nutritionally, the slow cooking process helps break down tough connective tissues in the meat, making it more tender and potentially easier to digest while retaining nutrients in the cooking liquid.
