TENDER BAVARIAN POT ROAST

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I grew up eating pot roast but disliked it until I got this recipe at a church social. My 7-year-old especially enjoys the seasoned apple gravy. -Patricia Gasmund, Rockford, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 beef top round roast (4 pounds)
1-1/2 cups apple juice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water

Steps:

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, brown roast on all sides over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the juice, tomato sauce, onion, vinegar, salt, cinnamon and ginger; pour over roast. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 hours., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices until well combined. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until the meat is tender and gravy begins to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges