Tuscan Roast and Carrots (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
Tuscan Roast and Carrots (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 207kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- 10 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 2 lbs bottom round roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Optional add ins recommended by a member: diced red and green bell pepper, sliced zucchini and diced celery
Instructions
Pressure Cooker
- If using a pressure cooker that includes a saute function, set to saute and add 2 tsp olive oil. (If not, do this step on the stovetop). Saute mushrooms until softened, remove and set aside.
- Season roast with salt and pepper. Add to pressure cooker still on saute function. Brown each side for one minute. Hit cancel to turn off saute.
- Add broth and deglaze the pan. Add all other ingredients (onion, carrots, diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning).
- Place lid on cooker and close valve to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. When finished, open valve to manually release pressure. Remove lid and move roast to cutting board. Add mushrooms to the cooker. Cut roast into cubes and return. Stir and replace lid until ready to serve.
Slow Cooker
- Heat a skillet to medium high heat. Add 2 tsp olive oil and saute mushrooms for 2 minutes. Remove and refrigerate until later.
- Season roast and add to heated skillet. Brown each side for one minute. Move to bottom of slow cooker. Add broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion and Italian seasoning. Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Set slow cooker to warm. Remove roast to cutting board. Add sauted mushrooms to slow cooker. Cut roast into cubes and return to slow cooker. Allow to warm another 10-20 minutes and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2338IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Tuscan Roast and Carrots (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 207
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 258mg11%
Potassium 730mg21%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 2338IU47%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
