Beef Pot Roast
Ingredients
- Yellow Onion80g≈ 1/2 cup chopped
- Water30g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon
- Beef Chuck Roast1135g≈ 2.5 × 1 lb
- Hot Water474g≈ 2 × 1 cup
- Beef Better than Bullion6g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Orange - Juiced15g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon Stick0.5g
- Pepper0.29g≈ 0.5 × 1/4 teaspoon
Estimated Cost
- Yellow Onion (80g)$0.21
- Water (30g)—
- Beef Chuck Roast (1135g)$24.97
- Hot Water (474g)—
- Beef Better than Bullion (6g)$0.21
- Orange - Juiced (15g)$0.16
- Cinnamon Stick (0.5g)$0.11
- Pepper (0.29g)$0.01
* Cost estimate based on 6 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated October 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Dissolve the bouillon cube in 2 cups of hot water, stirring until it dissolves completely.
- 2
2. Combine the beef broth, orange juice, allspice, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
3. Peel and chop the onion (1/2 cup total).
- 4
4. Place 2 tablespoons water in a skillet and set it on medium heat.
- 5
5. Transfer the onion to the skillet and simmer until softened.
- 6
6. Add the beef chuck roast to the skillet and brown on all sides, turning occasionally.
- 7
7. Pour the broth mixture over the roast.
- 8
8. Cover the skillet and simmer for 2 hours.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 8 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.