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Close up on a low sodium beef roast cooked in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef

Here is a simple recipe to prepare a delicious piece of beef without added salt. All you have to do is take your slow cooker out of the cupboard and let it cook quietly to enjoy a great meal.
4.9 from 13 votes
PREP TIME30 minutes
COOK TIME7 hours 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME8 hours
SERVINGS10 servings
KIDNEY NUTRITIONHigh protein | Low sodium | Source of fiber | Source of iron
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2.5 lb bottom blade roast boneless
  • 2 cups carrot sliced
  • 2 cups yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cups celery stalks sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tsp pepper

Broth

  • cup unsalted beef broth
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey

Thickener (Optional)

  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Remove the piece of meat from the refrigerator, unpack it and let it sit at room temperature while prepping the vegetables.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, sear the meat for a few minutes on each side.
  • Place and mix all the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then place the piece of meat on the vegetables in the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, combine the beef broth, balsamic vinegar and honey. Then pour the broth over the piece of meat.
  • In a bowl, combine the unsalted beef broth, balsamic vinegar and liquid honey. Then pour the broth over the piece of meat.
  • Spread the chopped garlic and ground black pepper over the meat.
  • Program your slow cooker to cook at low temperature setting for 7 hours.

Optional

  • At the end of cooking, you can use the meat as is. The next steps are optional and indicate how to prepare the meat to serve it in its thickened broth.
    To do this, it is first necessary to remove the piece of meat from the slow cooker and temporarily set it aside.
  • In a glass, mix the water and cornstarch. Then mix in the broth of the slow cooker.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and program it for cooking at high temperatures for 30 minutes. Simmer half covered and serve once slightly cooled.
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NUTRITION FACTS

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Roast Beef
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Cholesterol
 
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
116
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
514
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
20
g
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Phosphorus
 
215
mg
22
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

For informational purposes only. Nutrition data is primarily calculated from the USDA National Database. Values may vary from accuracy of measurements, brands, nutritional data and more. All measurements are metric (1 cup = 250ml). Readers are encouraged to make their own calculations.

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