Apple and Onion Beef Pot Roast

Apple and Onion Beef Pot Roast

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef sirloin tip roast, cut in half
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large tart apple, quartered
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/8 teaspoon browning sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water to the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits; pour over roast. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Top with apple and onion. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the meat is tender.
2. Remove roast and onion; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan, discarding apple. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in browning sauce. Stir into cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over beef and onion.

FOOTNOTE

• Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3 ounces cooked beef with 3 tablespoons gravy) equals 173 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 262 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.