Dads Swedish pot roast is a classic comfort food dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. This classic dish is made with tender beef roast that is braised in a rich gravy made with onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and spices. This hearty meal is perfect for a cold night and is sure to become a family favorite.
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SWEDISH POT ROAST
If you love Swedish meatballs, try this easy dutch oven Swedish pot roast recipe with creamy gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Main Dish
Time 3h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- While the butter is melting, mix together the parsley, pepper, nutmeg, onion powder and salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mix on all sides of the roast.
- Once the skillet is hot, sear the roast, browning it lightly on all sides. (Set aside the skillet to prepare the gravy later.)
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Place the roast in a 2 1/2 quart dutch oven and cover it. Bake the roast for 3 hours.
- Heat the skillet to medium heat that you browned the roast in. Add two tablespoons of the juices from the roast.
- Add in the flour, beef bouillon, and pepper, then mix well.
- Add 1/2 cup of milk and whisk until smooth.
- Add another 1/2 cup of milk and whisk until smooth. Then add the remaining milk and whisk until smooth.
- Heat until the milk gravy is at a low boil, whisking constantly.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the gravy has thickened. It's important to note that it will thicken a little more as the gravy cools.
- Serve the pot roast and gravy over mashed potatoes or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEDISH POT ROAST
Steps:
- Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt and pepper. Rub into all sides of roast. Heat Dutch oven or pressure cooker/InstantPot pot (if using one of these), pour in the cooking oil and brown the roast on all sides.
- To the pot, add sliced onions, garlic and brown sugar dissolved in the vinegar or wine, water and bay leaves.
- If using Dutch Oven: place lid over Dutch Oven, and roast in 250F oven for 6-6 1/2 hours until meat literally falls apart when you lift it from the Dutch Oven.
- If using Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot: Close and lock Pressure Cooker. Heat until Pressure Regulator begins rocking slowly. After 40 minutes of rocking, turn off heat and let pressure drop of its own accord. For Instant Pot, set at High Pressure for 45 minutes. After cooking, let pressure drop naturally before opening and serving.
- If using Crock Pot, Cook roast and all ingredients on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 8-9 hours.
- Serve roast with roasted potatoes and carrots, along with sauce from the meat.
SWEDISH POT ROAST
Make and share this Swedish Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Roast Beef
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rub beef roast with salt and pepper.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, heat olive oil; brown roast on all sides.
- Add bouillon, onion, anchovies, bay leaf, peppercorns, allspice, vinegar, and molasses.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
- Remove meat; strain pot liquid, discarding solids and returning the liquid to the saucepan.
- Stir flour and cream into the liquid; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Serve gravy with sliced pot roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.1, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 256.3, Sodium 783.5, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 64.6
SWEDISH POT ROAST
A different sort of roast. Slightly sweet with an unusual blend of spices. This was one of my son's favorite meals when he was young.
Provided by Khandi Howard
Categories Roast Beef
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and pepper; rub into meat.
- Heat pressure cooker, add olive oil and brown meat well on all sides.
- Add onion, garlic, brown sugar dissolved in wine, water, and bay leaves.
- Close.
- cover securely.
- Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 35 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly.
- Let pressure drop of its own accord.
- Or cook at 300 degrees for about 4 hours in a Dutch oven, or cook 8 hrs on low in a crock pot.
- (This is my preferred method.).
SWEDISH-STYLE POT ROAST
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place meat on a sheet of waxed paper. Rub surfaces with a mixture of allspice, salt and pepper.In a pressure cooker over medium-high heat, brown meat well on one side in oil. Turn over. Add onions. In a medium bowl, stir together water, red wine or vinegar, brown sugar and garlic until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over meat. Tuck bay leaves into liquid. Secure lid on pressure cooker according to manufacturer's directions. Cook over high heat until pressure regulator begins to rock gently. Adjust heat to maintain a slow, steady rocking motion (15 pounds of pressure). Cook for 35 minutes.* Remove from heat and let pressure drop of its own accord, about 5 minutes.Transfer meat to a platter cover and keep warm. Skim fat from pan juices. Measure 21/4 cups pan juices with onions and return to cooker. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. In a small bowl, stir water and flour until smooth. Stir into pan juices. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove cooker from heat, stir in sour cream until uniform. Taste for additional salt and pepper.To serve, carve meat. Serve gravy separately with potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
DAD'S SWEDISH POT ROAST
This was a special Sunday or birthday dinner dad used to fix. We all loved it but it took us years to get the recipe from him. I have tweaked it a bit, but it is still a yummy and simple mean that cooks over-night or while you are at work.
Provided by Janet Lovstrom @jlovs62
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub the spices on all sides of the meat and brown. You can brown in veg. oil or butter and oil. Transfer roast to large crock-pot.
- Add onions, brown sugar, bay leaves, vinegar, and can of soup to pan the roast was browned in. Mix around and get all the goodies bits off bottom of pan and pour all over the roast in crock-pot.
- Put carrots and potatoes on top of roast...then cover with lid.
- Cook overnight on low in the crock-pot.
Tips:
- To achieve fall-apart tender meat, consider using a slow cooker or braising the roast in the oven for an extended period.
- To enhance flavor, marinate the roast overnight in a mixture of herbs, spices, and liquids such as wine or broth.
- Sear the roast in a hot skillet or Dutch oven before cooking to enhance its flavor.
- Add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions to the pot to create a complete and flavorful meal.
- To thicken the sauce, consider adding a cornstarch or flour slurry towards the end of the cooking process.
- Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a hearty and comforting meal.
Conclusion:
Swedish pot roast is a classic comfort food that can be easily customized to suit personal preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you prefer a slow-cooked or oven-roasted method, using high-quality ingredients and following the essential steps will ensure a tender and flavorful result. Experiment with different marinades, seasonings, and vegetables to create a unique and satisfying dish that your family and friends will love. Remember to let the pot roast rest before carving to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a succulent and juicy roast. Enjoy this versatile and delicious recipe for a memorable dining experience!
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