Pot roast is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the most common are beef, vegetables, and gravy. Pot roast can be cooked in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. No matter how you choose to cook it, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting dish.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST WITH GRAVY
"We raise beef and have a large garden, so I try to find new ways to use these ingredients to make nutritious meals," relates Joan Airey from Rivers, Manitoba. Simmered in a brown gravy flecked with veggies, this roast is fork tender when sliced.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h15m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; brown in a Dutch oven in oil on all sides. Sprinkle with pepper. Place the carrots, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with the roast. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, wine or broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with a sliced beef.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
OLD FASHIONED BROWN GRAVY
Old-fashioned brown gravy. Made from meat drippings.
Provided by dlkg
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Immediately after removing meat from a roasting pan or other pan, drain off the drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle the flour over drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until brown. Gradually stir in milk, whisking with a fork to scrape up all of the meaty bits from the pan, then gradually whisk in the water. Increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST
I got this recipe from my mom, a great cook. My sister, dad and I loved it when she made her pot roast. Later, I served this dish in our restaurant for many years. It's a recipe that just says "home cooking."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the roast with 1 tablespoon flour. In a Dutch oven, brown the roast on all sides in half of the butter. Add the water, bouillon, onion, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots; cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Remove meat and carrots to a serving platter and keep warm. Strain cooking juices; set aside. , In the same Dutch oven, melt remaining butter. Stir in remaining flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Add 2 cups of the cooking juices and blend until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened; add additional cooking juices until gravy has desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY POT ROAST WITH VEGETABLES AND BROWN GRAVY
this is one of those meals that can be started on Saturday night...and just before church on Sunday, put in oven andoh my, the wonderful smells when you find your home filled with mouth-watering aromas....
Provided by grandma2969
Categories Roast Beef
Time 3h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- preheat the oven to 325*.
- make 9 deep incisions in the meat and insert the garlic pieces.
- Heat 1 tbls of oil in a heavy roasting pan; add the meat and brown on all sides over medium heat.
- transfer the meat to a plate.
- add the remaining tbls of oil to the pan, add the celery, onion, carrots and saute for about 5 minutes.
- add the stock, bay leaves green pepper and ketchup.
- return the meat to the pan, cover and bring to a boil.
- transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours covered.
- set the meat aside and stir in the thyme, salt and pepper.
- at this point, the meat can be stored in the refrigerator until the next day.
- place the potatoes on the bottom of the pan and arrange the meat on top.
- re-cover, and bake 45 minutes or until the meat and potatoes are tender.
- in a small bowl, mash the butter and flour together to form a smooth paste is formed.
- transfer the meat to a large heated platter and using a slotted spoon, remove the carrots and potatoes and arrange them around the meat.
- discard the bell pepper, bay leaves and celery.
- bring the pan juices to a boil over high heat.
- then whisk in the butter mixture by tablespoonfuls.
- cook over high heat until the mixture forms a gravy, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
- add hot pepper sauce to taste.].
- pour some of the gravy over the meat and pass the remainder with the meat and vegetables at the table.
OLD FASHIONED POT ROAST WITH ONION GRAVY
NOTES: 1. Best served with mashed potatoes. 2. This dish is best cooked a day ahead. Refrigerate and skim off congealed fat. Reheat in a 350F oven for 35 to 40 min.
Provided by Mitakola
Categories Meat
Time 4h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse meat under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim any visible fat, then dust meat with flour.
- In a large Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add meat and cook
- until browned on underside, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn meat and cook until underside is browned, 5 to 6 minutes longer. Remove to a plate.
- Preheat oven to 325°F Add remaining oil to Dutch oven and stir in onions. Cook until onions begin to soften and color, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer add wine and cook down 4 to 5 minute Pour in tomato juice, stirring and scraping to pick up any bits from bottom. Season with thyme, papnka, and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Return beef to pot and add enough water to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil and skim any foam that comes to the surface. Cover tightly and cook in the oven until beef is fork-tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes to pot and cook until tender, 30 to 60 minute.
- Remove Dutch oven from the oven and remove cover. If liquid is too thin, remove the beef to a deep serving platter and reduce gravy to thicken slightly. Spoon gravy with onions and carrots around beef and garnish with parsley. Serve meat carved into ¼ inch slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.4, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 352, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 22.1
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a chuck roast or another tough cut of beef. These cuts have more connective tissue, which breaks down during cooking and creates a tender, flavorful roast.
- Sear the roast before braising it. This helps to develop a rich, brown crust that adds flavor to the roast.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your pot roast. Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are classic choices, but you can also add other vegetables such as parsnips, turnips, or sweet potatoes.
- Add some herbs and spices to your pot roast for extra flavor. Common choices include rosemary, thyme, garlic, and pepper.
- Cook the pot roast on low heat for a long period of time. This allows the connective tissue to break down and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned pot roast is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious pot roast on the table in no time.
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