Frozen Roast

Prep: 15 min Cook: 210 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A hearty, flavorful roast with tender meat and caramelized vegetables, perfect for comforting family dinners and special occasions alike.

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb. bottom round roast or rump roast
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. oil
  • garlic powder
  • 4 large carrots
  • 1 large onion
  • 5 medium potatoes
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • salt

Instructions

  1. On top of the stove, heat the oil to sizzling in a cast-iron Dutch oven with a lid.
  2. Season the frozen roast with garlic powder, salt, and pepper liberally.
  3. Brown the roast on all sides.
  4. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover with the lid, and braise, adding water as necessary.
  5. Cook until the meat is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  6. Remove the roast from the Dutch oven.
  7. Add the carrots, onion, and potatoes to the Dutch oven.
  8. Stir and cook the vegetables until fork tender and caramelized.
  9. Return the roast to the Dutch oven with the vegetables and cook for about 20 minutes more.
  10. Remove the meat and vegetables to a platter.
  11. In the drippings, make a rich brown gravy, then thicken with cornstarch mixed with a small amount of water.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

721 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.2g 28% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 78.5g 29% DV
Fiber 8.8g 32% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10011.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1236.5mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 21.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 859.3mcg 95% DV
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 85.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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