Best 8 Traditional Yankee Pot Roast Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey, creating a traditional Yankee pot roast so delicious it'll have your taste buds dancing? Get ready to stir the hearty flavors of New England into your kitchen, with a tantalizing blend of tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a savory sauce that will leave you craving more. With this comprehensive guide, we'll unravel the secrets of crafting this classic comfort food, ensuring that your Yankee pot roast becomes the star of your dining table and a cherished family recipe for generations to come.

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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.

STOVETOP YANKEE POT ROAST



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Good, old-fashioned pot roast prepared on top of the stove!

Provided by Linda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Beef     Pot Roast Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
1 (3 pound) beef round tip roast
flour for dredging
3 medium onions, sliced
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into small chunks
3 large stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 whole allspice berries
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dry red wine
2 (12 ounce) cans beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of water

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a heavy, cast iron pot over medium heat. Dredge the roast in the flour, shake off the excess, and brown in the hot oil on all sides. Stir in the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and allspice; cook till lightly browned. Pour in the red wine and bring to a simmer before pouring in the beef broth. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the beef is tender, about 2 to 3 hours.
  • When the meat has finished cooking, remove to a cutting board, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. While beef is resting, thicken the cooking liquid with the cornstarch. Slice the beef and serve with the gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 390.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

FANCY YANKEE POT ROAST



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup pure olive oil
3 onions, sliced
One 3- to 4-pound top or bottom round beef roast
Flour for dredging
8 slender carrots, or fatter ones cut in half or quartered
3 ribs celery, cut in half
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 1/2 cups hearty red wine
5 or 6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 rounded teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
2 rounded tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy flameproof casserole, preferably cast iron, over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions until golden. Thoroughly dredge the beef in the flour, covering all the surfaces. Add to the pan and brown on all sides. The flour may cause the onions to burn slightly. This is good and will add lots of flavor. Add the carrots, celery, beef broth, wine, thyme, black pepper, and salt to taste. Reduce heat, partially cover, and barely simmer for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, turning the beef occasionally. Remove the carrots and celery when they are cooked and reserve.
  • When the beef is falling-apart tender, remove it from the broth. Remove the thyme sprigs. Knead the butter and 2 tablespoons flour together until thoroughly combined. Add the mixture to the broth and stir with a wooden spoon until you have a sauce the consistency of buttermilk. Remove from the heat.
  • To serve, slice the beef and arrange on a platter. Cover with some of the sauce. Put the remaining sauce in a bowl or gravy boat. Arrange the carrots and celery attractively on the beef platter. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, if you like. Serve immediately.
  • Image courtesy of Jeffrey Allen.

THE CLASSIC YANKEE POT ROAST



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Make and share this The Classic Yankee Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by -------

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lbs boneless beef roast
shortening
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can campbell's tomato soup
1 cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, chopped

Steps:

  • In large heavy pan, brown pt roast in shortening.
  • Pour off fat.
  • Stir in tomato soup, onion, & garlic.
  • Cover & simmer 3 hours or until tender.
  • Stir & skim off fat.
  • Thicken gravy, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.7, Fat 59.5, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 56.7

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

YANKEE POT ROAST



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Rubbing garlic onto the roast before browning adds lots of flavor. With this recipe, the meat and vegetables turn out moist and tender.-Bill Shultz, Walden, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 beef chuck roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup tomato juice
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium onion, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered

Steps:

  • Rub garlic onto roast, then coat with flour. In a large Dutch oven, brown roast in oil. Add the tomato juice, carrots, onions, celery, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 hours, turning meat occasionally. , Add potatoes; simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove bay leaf. Remove roast and slice; serve with vegetables and gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CROCK POT YANKEE POT ROAST AND VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Crock Pot Yankee Pot Roast and Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 lbs lean beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat & cut into serving-size pieces
salt
pepper
3 medium baking potatoes, unpeeled & cut into quarters (about 1 pound)
2 large carrots, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 celery ribs, cut into 3/4-inch slices
1 onion, sliced
1 large parsnip, cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Season roast with salt and pepper.
  • Combine vegetables and seasonings in crock pot.
  • Place beef over vegetables, and pour broth over beef.
  • Cover; cook on LOW until meat is fork-tender (8 1/2-9 hours).
  • Remove beef to serving platter, and arrange vegetables around beef.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • To make gravy, ladle the juices into a 2 cup measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Skim off and discard fat.
  • Measure remaining juices and heat to a boil in small saucepan.
  • For each cup of juice, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup of cold water until smooth.
  • Stir mixture into boiling juices, stirring constantly until thickened (about 1 minute).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 126.2, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.4

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For pot roast, look for a tough, well-marbled cut of beef like chuck roast, brisket, or rump roast. These cuts will become tender and flavorful with long, slow cooking.
  • Brown the beef before braising: Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to seal in the juices. Do this in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what gives pot roast its rich flavor. Use a combination of beef broth, red wine, tomatoes, and herbs.
  • Cook the pot roast low and slow: Pot roast is a dish that benefits from long, slow cooking. Cook it for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Add vegetables towards the end of cooking: Vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions can be added to the pot roast during the last hour of cooking. This will help them to retain their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Yankee pot roast is a classic American comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender beef, flavorful gravy, and hearty vegetables, it's the perfect meal for a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Yankee pot roast a try.

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