Yes, I know, lots of pot roast recipes here, but I tell you this is my all time favorite. Even better then the ones that you dump all of the pre packaged gravy mixes and salad dressings in the pot. Homemade, just like a good mid-western mom meant it to be!
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim fat from meat. Brown meat on all sides in hot oil in a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven. Drain fat.
- Mix 3/4 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour over roast. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour.
- Peel a strip of skin from center of each new potato or peel and quarter sweet potatoes.
- Add potatoes, carrots, onions and celery to pot. Return to boil. Reduce heat.
- Simmer covered, until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Add water as needed.
- Transfer meat and vegetables to platter. Reserve juices.
- To prepare gravy, measure juices, skim off fat, and add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups. Return to Dutch oven.
- In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup water into flour. Stir into pan juices. Cook, stirring, on medium heat until thickened, then 1 minute more. Season to taste. Serve with pot roast.
- For oven cooking: After browning meat and adding liquid mixture to pan, bake, covered, for 1 hour at 325 degrees. Prepare potatoes as directed. Add vegetables to meat. Bake, covered, until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Make gravy as directed.
- For slow cooker: Trim fat from meat. Slice vegetables into a 4- to 5-quart crockery cooker. Put meat on top of vegetables. Mix the liquid mixture to cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours. Prepare gravy as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 108.6, Sodium 193.5, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 37.8
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Tyson Kohler
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom, and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.
Stephen Kayode
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pot roast, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Sky Walker
[email protected]This is the best pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Charles Lovett
[email protected]I made this pot roast for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tender beef and the delicious gravy.
John DX
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a winner! The beef was tender and juicy, and the gravy was perfect.
Lhurd Kendrid
[email protected]I've tried this pot roast recipe a few times, and it's always turned out great. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the gravy is rich and delicious.
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[email protected]I love this pot roast recipe! The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the gravy is delicious.
Pfano Maureen Rasalanavho
[email protected]This is my go-to pot roast recipe. It's always a hit with my family, and it's so easy to make.
Saruar
[email protected]I made this pot roast for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. The beef was so tender, and the gravy was amazing.
Najma Kanu 1234
[email protected]This pot roast is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.
peter mwangi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the pot roast turned out great. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious.
Rebecca Gesare
[email protected]This is the best pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so juicy and tender, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Tukani TukAni
[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The meat is always fall-apart tender, and the gravy is amazing.
Aqif Kapertoni
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. I cooked it in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours, and it was perfect.