There's nothing better on a rainy, cloudy day than filling your kitchen with warm, savory scents as you cook up some old-fashioned comfort food. This roast is a perfect choice, it's warm, rich, spicy flavors will make you wish it was dinner time right now!
Most people think that all comfort food is going to be a pound-packing, fest of delicious but fattening foods. This is the furthest thing from the truth. You can find amazing and delicious comfort foods that won't make you uncomfortable on the scale with ease.
This healthy recipe for pot roast is designed to curb any comfort food cravings. It has all the flavors you love, with less of the fat you don't want.
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
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Directions:
1. Simmer onion until tender in 2 tablespoons water in a heavy, deep skillet.
2. Add roast to skillet; brown on sides.
3. Combine beef bouillon cube with 2 cups hot water; stir until dissolved.
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4. Combine orange juice, allspice, pepper, and beef broth. Pour over meat. Cover and simmer, for about 2 hours.
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