
Who doesn’t like recipes from Grandma? Another favorite for the slow cooker or crockpot, full of hearty ingredients. Bok choy has protein, fiber and tons of vitamins and minerals!
1 lb. BONELESS CHUCK ROAST, CUBED
1 SMALL HEAD of CABBAGE or BOK CHOY
1 MEDIUM YELLOW ONION, DICED
3 WHOLE CARROTS, DICED
2 MEDIUM POTATOES, DICED
1 CAN WAX BEANS (optional)
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE
WATER TO COVER, ABOUT 6 CUPS
SLOW COOKER
STEP 1:
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker or crockpot, cover with water. Cook on low for 6 hours.
STOVE TOP
STEP 1:
Place chuck roast in large pot, cover with water. Cook on med-high for 4 hours, covered.
STEP 2:
Skim fat off top of water. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 1 more hour.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: Calories 387, Fat 20g, Carbs 25g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 7g, Protein 27g

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