Best 7 New England Yankee Pot Roast Recipes

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New England Yankee pot roast is a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed in the region for generations, its origins tracing back to resourceful New Englanders making use of affordable and accessible ingredients. This flavorful and hearty meal is typically made with beef chuck roast braised in a savory broth infused with vegetables, herbs, and spices, creating a tender and succulent pot roast that is complemented by a rich and flavorful gravy. The dish is often served with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or roasted vegetables, making it a perfect centerpiece for a family dinner or a special occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NEW ENGLAND POT ROAST



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This pot roast goes from a dinner favorite to a dinner must-have thanks to the horseradish that gets spread on the outside of the roast. This classic recipe can easily be tailored to your family's liking using a few ingredient swaps. Check out our Expert Tips section for instructions on how to make a cream gravy pot roast or garlic-herb roast-you won't regret it!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless beef chuck arm, shoulder or blade pot roast (4 lb)
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (8 oz) prepared horseradish
1 cup water
8 small potatoes, cut in half
8 medium carrots, cut into fourths
8 small onions, skins removed
1/2 cup cold water
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until brown on all sides. Reduce heat to low.
  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Spread horseradish over all sides of beef. Add 1 cup water to Dutch oven. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, carrots and onions to Dutch oven. Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove beef and vegetables to warm platter; keep warm. Skim excess fat from broth in Dutch oven. Add enough water to broth to measure 2 cups. In tightly covered container, shake 1/2 cup cold water and the flour; gradually stir into broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

TRADITIONAL YANKEE POT ROAST



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Here's a traditional main dish that's tested and true. It's been a favorite with my family for many years. -Vera Burke, West Pittston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 cups sliced carrots
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1-3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides over medium-high heat in oil. Remove roast and set aside., Add the onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water, salt, thyme and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil. Return roast to pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. , Add potatoes. Cover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

NEW ENGLAND POT ROAST



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

One 3-pound beef chuck roast
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 medium onions, cut into 2-inch chunks
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 dried bay leaves
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 cup dry red wine
6 cups beef stock
1 pound red potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
1/4 cup yellow mustard
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season the roast with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the roast and sear on all sides until well browned, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the celery, carrots and onions and saute until caramelized on the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the flour, garlic, thyme, bay leaves and rosemary. Stir to incorporate the flour into the oil and cook until the flour smells toasty, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Add the roast back to the pot, along with the stock and potatoes. Bring to a rapid simmer and cover tightly. Place in the oven and cook, covered, until the meat is just tender (a knife will slide out easily with no resistance), about 2 hours 30 minutes. Remove the meat to a cutting board.
  • Let the sauce sit for a few minutes, and then spoon off any fat that has risen to the surface (or pour into a fat-separating measuring cup, pour off the fat and add the sauce back to the pot). Return the sauce to a simmer. Whisk in the mustard and horseradish and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Discard the bay leaves and stir in the parsley if using.
  • Carve the meat into 1/2-inch-thick slices against the grain, and serve with the sauce and vegetables.

NEW ENGLAND POT ROAST



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Make and share this New England Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheFarlands

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast, fat removed
3 cups baby carrots
1 yellow onion, quartered
1 cup celery, diced
5 large red potatoes, halved
1/3 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish
3 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Spray inside of crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and set to low for 6-8 hours.
  • Or bake at 325 for 2 to 3 hours.

YANKEE POT ROAST



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Despite the hours it requires, pot roast is extremely easy to prepare because it needs little tending while it cooks, and it produces satisfying food for a crowd or for several meals, often both. That it calls for relatively inexpensive cuts of beef is also in its favor.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds boneless chuck in one thick piece with a thin layer of fat on one side
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
1 medium-size carrot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups water or 1 cup each water and rich veal or beef stock
1 cup dry red wine
Leaves from four sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 1-pint basket pearl onions, blanched and peeled
4 carrots, peeled and cut in 2-inch sticks 1/2-inch thick
1 small rutabaga, peeled and cut in 2-inch sticks 1/2-inch thick
4 parsnips, peeled and cut in 2-inch sticks 1/2-inch thick
4 ribs celery cut in 2-inch sticks 1/2-inch thick
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Place a deep, heavy roasting pan or casserole on top of stove. Add oil and when it is hot, add meat, fat side down, and sear it. Then turn meat and brown on all sides. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
  • Add the garlic, chopped onion and carrot to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle with flour, cook for 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Gradually add the water and the wine, allowing the sauce to thicken. Bring to a boil and add the thyme and bay leaves. Return the meat to the pan, season lightly with salt and pepper and place in the oven, uncovered.
  • Cook uncovered for two hours, turning the meat every 30 minutes. The sauce should bubble gently; lower heat if it cooks too fast. If the sauce becomes too thick add water.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Cook 20 minutes longer, stirring once or twice. Remove from the oven and place on top of the stove.
  • Remove meat from sauce and slice it in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Skim sauce of any excess fat and season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves. Reheat gently, spoon sauce and vegetables over meat, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 472, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1144 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram

INSTANT POT® YANKEE POT ROAST



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This kind of pressure cooking turns complex weekend-only dishes into everyday fare. For this Instant Pot® recipe, I adapted our recipe for classic Yankee pot roast, using baby carrots and frozen pearl onions to cut down on prep time. Coating the roast with seasoned flour before browning adds flavor and helps thicken the sauce--an important step in a sealed system where water can't evaporate. Spoon the sauce over the beef and vegetables alongside mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice.

Provided by Jill Sander

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (3 1/2) pound boneless beef chuck roast
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 cup beef stock, divided
¾ cup Merlot wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
aluminum foil
2 cups baby carrots
2 cups frozen pearl onions
3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Pat chuck roast dry with a paper towel. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle flour mixture all over the roast, pressing lightly to ensure it sticks to the meat.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil. Add roast to the hot oil and cook, without turning, until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn roast to brown each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a plate.
  • Add onion, garlic, and minced rosemary to the pot; cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add beef stock, wine, and tomato paste and simmer while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Return roast to the pot along with bay leaf.
  • Close and lock the lid, select Meat/Stew function, and set timer for 40 minutes.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate and tent with aluminum foil for 15 minutes.
  • Add carrots, pearl onions, and celery to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Slice roast against the grain, or use 2 forks to pull meat into chunks. Transfer roast, vegetables, and sauce to a serving platter. Discard bay leaf and garnish with rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 496 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

INDIAN POT ROAST FROM YANKEE MAGAZINE



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This is a great pot roast recipe form the official New England Magazine, "Yankee Magazine".

Provided by quotFoodThe Way To

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -4 lbs pot roast
2 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
4 tablespoons butter
salt
flour
1 large onion, sliced thin
12 peppercorns
12 whole allspice
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 tablespoon grated horseradish
1/2 cup good rum or 1/2 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup water
2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in butter. Rub meat with salt and flour. Brown it well on all sides in butter. Lay meat on a bed of thin-sliced onion in a large Dutch oven or any pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add butter, spices, and seasonings, and pour rum or wine over meat. (A good pot roast will supply most of its own juices, but as it cooks pour 1/2 cup water over it to make an ample supply of gravy.) Cover tightly and simmer 3 to 4 hours, until the roast is tender. This may be done either in the oven or on the back of the stove. If you want carrots with the pot roast, add them to the pot for the last 30 minutes of cooking. For the last 12 minutes of cooking, add the dumplings to steam in the flavors of the pot. When the roast is done, remove it to a hot, rounded platter and surround with dumplings and carrots. Stir gravy until smooth, correcting seasoning if necessary. Pour gravy over roast; if fresh dill is available, cut it over the dish with a lavish hand.
  • Dumplings: Stir together dry ingredients, then add the milk gradually. Drop by the spoonful into gravy and cook with pot roast or stew during the last 12 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 534, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, rump roast, and brisket are all good choices for pot roast. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
  • Sear the beef before braising: Searing the beef helps to develop flavor and color. It also helps to keep the meat moist during cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery are all classic pot roast vegetables. However, you can also use other vegetables, such as turnips, parsnips, and rutabagas.
  • Add herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor to pot roast. Some common herbs and spices used in pot roast include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and pepper.
  • Cook the pot roast low and slow: Pot roast should be cooked low and slow in order to become tender. The ideal cooking temperature is between 275 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pot roast rest before serving: Let the pot roast rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

New England Yankee pot roast is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and hearty pot roast on the table in no time.

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