SUSAN'S SUNDAY POT ROAST

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This is the basic version, You can thicken the jus to a gravy, add zucchini, summer squash, green beans or other veggies as desired. We love LOTS of carrots so add as much as you like. My familiy likes this served over rice.

Provided by Susan Din

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3-5 lb chuck roast, shoulder roast, texas broil
3-4 medium garlic cloves quartered
2 tsp each-salt and pepper mixed in a small bowl
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large jumbo onion, quartered
3 large stalks celery cut in chunks or slices
1/2 c optional-dry red wine
2 cubes knorr beef bouillon, or equivilent and water to cover/or canned beef broth to cover
2-3 sprig(s) fresh thyme, or 1 tsp dry thyme
1-2 lb carrots, peeled and cut however you desire-chunks, sticks etc.
2-3 lb potatoes, peeled and quartered
optional-squashes, beans, other vegetables as desired
optional-1 can tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. Using a paring knife, cut deep narrow slits down into the meat and stuff each pocket with a sliver of garlic and a large pinch of salt/pepper mixed.
  • 2. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium high, and deeply brown both sides of the roast. Remove to a plate and add the onion and celery, and cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  • 3. Add the wine if using, deglazing the pan, or just add the water/broth to deglaze.
  • 4. Add the bouillon cubes, and meat to the pan(make sure to get all the juices from the plate) Bring to a boil over high, reduce heat to a simmer.
  • 5. Add the carrots and thyme to the pot, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • 6. Check liquid level, add potatoes and other veggies if using. Cover and cook another 60 minutes.
  • 7. At the 2 hour point, check the meat for tenderness, and cook additional time if needed. Add more liquid at any point if needed. Adjust salt/pepper. Serve as desired.

Jermiane Lightburn
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I've made this recipe countless times and it's consistently fantastic.


Samie Hyper
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This recipe gets easier every time I make it. So convenient!


Seoyeon Kim
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I cooked this recipe for my family and they raved about it, especially my dad who normally doesn't eat beef.


Hasnain Asghar
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This was an excellent recipe! So delicious.


Jokis Jokis
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I've made this pot roast several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Bishal Offcial
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This pot roast was delicious! The meat was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aleema Wilson
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I made this pot roast in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The meat was so tender and the gravy was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Obeahon
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This pot roast was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. The meat was tender and the gravy was flavorful.


edgar gutierrez ramirez
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I've made this pot roast several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Prakash Gaming
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This pot roast was easy to make and it turned out great! The meat was tender and the gravy was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zeeshan Lewantoob
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I made this pot roast for my family and they loved it! The meat was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Emon King
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This pot roast was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.