Experience the timeless flavors of a classic comfort dish with our guide to making old-fashioned pot roast with herb dumplings. This hearty and savory meal is a nostalgic culinary journey, evoking memories of family gatherings and warm kitchens. The tender pot roast, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, simmers in a rich gravy, while the fluffy herb dumplings add a delightful textural contrast. Whether you prefer a slow-cooked approach or a quicker stovetop method, we'll provide all the steps and tips you need to create a pot roast that is both flavorful and comforting. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy your soul and leave you craving more.
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OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
This is comfort food that can't be beat!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Noodle Soup
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot place chicken pieces and add the chicken stock, onion, celery and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Put heat on medium low and simmer, partially covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- To Prepare Dumplings: In a large mixing bowl beat together the egg and milk. Add 1 cup flour, remaining salt and baking powder and mix all together. Cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly. Add 1 tablespoon of the parsley and mix. In 6 large spoonfuls, drop dumpling mixture onto the top of the simmering chicken. Cover the pot and let all simmer for 10 minutes more.
- To Make Gravy: Remove chicken and dumplings to a large serving bowl. Cover and set aside, keeping warm. Strain the stock left in the pot, pressing out any 'veggie liquid'. Return stock to pot. Combine water with remaining flour, then stir into the strained stock. Bring all to a boil, stirring constantly, to thicken. Return chicken and dumplings to pot, combing all gently. Serve with remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 699.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. To cook the roast, in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat. Sear the meat until it's a rich, dark brown on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove to a plate.
- Decrease the heat to medium, add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until a deep, golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring to loosen any brown bits. Add the paprika, thyme, bay leaf, and garlic. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Return the seared roast to the pan. Add the stock and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and turn the roast in the liquid to moisten. Add the potatoes and carrots, cover, and bake an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until both the meat and vegetables are tender.
- Transfer the roast to a warm platter. Using a slotted spoon, place the vegetables around the roast. Cover the platter loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and discard. If the sauce is too thin, bring it to a boil over high heat to reduce and thicken. If the sauce is too thick, add a little wine or stock to achieve the correct consistency. Taste the sauce and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
- To serve, slice the roast against the grain, and spoon the sauce over the roast and vegetables.
HERBED DUMPLINGS
Savory dumplings for beef or chicken stew.
Provided by Ronna
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, thyme, parsley, and oregano. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add milk, using just enough to form a thick batter.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons into your simmering soup or stew, cover, and allow to cook 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 17.7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 771.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 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.
CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST
Every time I fix this recipe for friends, it's asked for - and usually by the husbands! As a new mom (Mike and I are the parents of a 9-month-old son) who works full-time, I also like how easy it is to prepare. It's one of our favorites. Some people I've shared the recipe with have used a beef brisket in place of the regular roast. For a bit different taste, I at times add red wine vinegar. My mom started me cooking young. I made my first from-scratch Thanksgiving dinner at 13. After that, I figured I could tackle about any cooking! -Georgia Edgington, Crystal, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place roast in an ungreased roasting pan. Combine the chili sauce, water and onion soup mix; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours. , Cut roast into 1/2-in. slices; return to pan. Top with the potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring the vegetables once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g 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
Make and share this Old Fashioned Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Roast Beef
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
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 to 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 733.2, Fat 56.1, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 187, Sodium 640.9, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 43.2
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a chuck roast or a rump roast.
- Sear the roast in a hot skillet before braising it in the oven. This will help to develop a rich, caramelized flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your pot roast, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add a flavorful liquid to the pot roast, such as beef broth, red wine, or beer. This will help to braise the roast and create a delicious sauce.
- Cook the pot roast on low heat for several hours, until the meat is fall-apart tender. This will ensure that the roast is cooked through and flavorful.
- Make sure to thicken the sauce before serving. This can be done by adding a cornstarch slurry, a roux, or simply by simmering the sauce until it reduces.
- Serve the pot roast with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. You can also add a side of vegetables or a salad.
Conclusion:
Pot roast is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a pot roast that is tender, flavorful, and delicious. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give pot roast a try. You won't be disappointed.
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