Healthy Beef Pot Roast

As you all know, I've been trying to cook healthier meals with both myself and the hubby trying to get in shape. Here is a recipe that I found at www.momswhothink.com. I decided to post it here on the blog so that I could list any changes that I made.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons water
• 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, boneless
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 2 Tablespoons orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice*
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 McCormick's Grill Mates Smokehouse Maple Seasoning

Directions:

1. Simmer onion until tender in 2 tablespoons water in heavy, deep skillet.
2. Add roast to skillet; brown on sides.
3. Combine beef bouillon cube with 2 cups hot water; stir until dissolved.
4. Combine orange juice, allspice, pepper, seasoning and beef broth. Pour over meat. Cover and simmer, about 2 hours.

Now for the cooking changes:

1. Toss onion in a 3-qt. crock pot. Add roast.
2. Combine beef bouillon cube with 2 cups hot water; stir until dissolved.
3. Combine orange juice, allspice, pepper, seasoning and beef broth. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 5-6 hours.

Per 3 oz Serving: 265 Calories

* If you do not have allspice at home, don't fret! Here is a recipe to make your own: Combine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground gloves for each teaspoon of allspice needed.