BEEF ROAST DINNER

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Because this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly cuts. Change up the veggies for variety, nutrition or to suit your tastes!-Sandra Dudley, Bemidji, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound red potatoes (3-4 medium), cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium parsnip, chopped
1/4 pound small fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, chopped
1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Place vegetables in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half; place over vegetables. Mix broth and seasonings; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 7-9 hours., Remove roast and vegetables from slow cooker; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges