Name: Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: shallots: 4 whole; button mushrooms: 1 cup; beef broth: 1/2 cup no salt added; cornstarch: 2 tablespoons; rosemary: 1/2 teaspoon dry; thyme: 1/2 teaspoon dry; garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon; black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon ground; beef chuck roast: 2 pounds (900g); green beans: 2 cups frozen

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	4 whole shallots peeled and cut in half
	1 cup button mushrooms halved
	1/2 cup no salt added beef broth (you can replace the beef stock with water or wine or a combination of both)
	2 tablespoons cornstarch

	1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary
	1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
	1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
	1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
	2 pounds (900g) beef chuck roast

	2 cups frozen green beans

Nutrient Analysis
PER SERVING: 1/8 of recipe RENAL EXCHANGE: 3 Protein + 1 Vegetable
Calories	200Kcal
Protein	24g
Carbohydrates	7g
Fibre	1g
Total Fat	8g
Saturated Fat	3g
Cholesterol	65mg
Sodium	91mg
Potassium	474mg
Phosphorus	222mg

Slow Cooker Pot Roast:
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Ingredients

4 whole shallots peeled and cut in half
1 cup button mushrooms halved
1/2 cup no salt added beef broth (you can replace the beef stock with water or wine or a combination of both)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds (900g) beef chuck roast
2 cups frozen green beans

Preparation

1 Done	Turn the slow cooker setting to LOW. If using the oven: Choose 350°F and roast in a Dutch oven or heavy pot for 3 hours (covered).
2 Done	Add the shallots and mushrooms to the bottom of the slow cooker. Make a slurry with the beef broth and cornstarch and pour over the vegetables.
3 Done	Mix the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and pepper and rub the roast with it. Place the roast on top of the vegetables and close the lid.
4 Done	After 7 1/2 hours, check for doneness. The roast should be fork tender.
5 Done	Add the green beans to the slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 more minutes.
6 Done	Serve pot roast with noodles or rice.