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This Easy to make Roast Beef dinner fits perfectly into the Smart Servings Plan — balanced, flavorful, and easy to make. It is also budget friendly using an inexpensive cut of beer. This roast was 2 pounds and cooked down to 5 Protein Servings. Making it an ideal for a week of dinner options. when you crave comfort food during the cold winter nights.

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Find a Budget Friendly Cut of Meat

When it comes to slow cooking, you don’t need expensive cuts of meat. In fact, tougher, budget-friendly cuts like inside or outside round, blade, chuck, or cross rib roasts actually turn out best — the long, slow cooking time breaks down the fibers and makes them tender and flavorful. I usually just grab whichever lean roast is on sale, trim any visible fat, and let the slow cooker do the rest.

Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil and brown the roast on all sides, 2–3 minutes per side. This step adds rich flavour.

Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pan, add sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in 1–2 tablespoons tomato paste, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Cook 1 minute to toast the paste and open up the aromatics.

Spread the onion/tomato paste mixture across the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the seared roast on top. Pour 1¼ cups beef broth and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce around (not on top of) the roast so you don’t wash the seasoning off.

Place cut up turnips and potatoes around the roast. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours, or until tender and slices easily. Let cool in fridge, remove roast and skim off fat.

Strain broth into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add in one package of Club House Gluten Free Brown Gravy. Let simmer until thickened.

Mash turnips and potatoe together with an electric whisk or hand blender, blend until smooth. Optional: add in a splash of cream.