Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe 🍖
Description: A wonderful roast packed full of flavor, perfect for a cozy fall meal. Serve it with a baked sweet potato or smashed garlic red potatoes for a comforting dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Total Time: 10 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Boneless beef chuck roast |
| 1 | Carrots |
| 2 | Onions |
| 2 | Celery stalks |
| 1 | Dill pickle |
| 3/4 cup | Dry red wine |
| 1/2 cup | Beef broth |
| 1/3 cup | German mustard |
| 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cloves |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 2 tbsp | All-purpose flour |
| 4 tbsp | Dry red wine (for gravy) |
| 2 cups | Beef broth (for gravy) |
| Pasta (for serving) |
Instructions:
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Trim extra fat off the beef chuck roast.
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Brown the roast in 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet.
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Drain off excess fat.
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Place carrots, onions, celery, and sliced dill pickle in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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Position the browned roast on top of the vegetables.
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In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine the red wine (or beef broth), German mustard, black pepper, ground cloves, and bay leaves.
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Pour the liquid mixture over the meat in the slow cooker.
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Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is tender and flavorful.
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Remove the meat and vegetables from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon and place them on a platter covered with foil. Discard the bay leaves.
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Keep the meat and vegetables warm in a 200°F (93°C) oven while preparing the gravy.
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For the gravy, pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a small saucepan and skim off any excess fat.
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In a small shaker, combine 4 tablespoons of red wine (or broth) with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Shake until well blended.
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Place the liquid from the slow cooker on medium-high heat and stir in the flour mixture. Cook until the gravy is thickened to your liking.
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Serve the gravy over the meat, vegetables, and pasta.
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Optionally, top with additional chopped dill pickle and crumbled bacon for extra flavor and texture.
Enjoy this hearty Bavarian Pot Roast with your loved ones for a comforting and delicious meal! 🍽️
