Bavarian Roast and Pasta Recipe
Description: This Bavarian Roast is a succulent pot roast prepared on the stove top, creating a tender and flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight dinner. The rich gravy pairs wonderfully with pasta, creating a satisfying meal. Serve alongside hot cooked carrots mixed with sautéed mushrooms for a complete and hearty dinner experience.
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Recipe Category: Meat
- Keywords: Very Low Carbs, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boneless beef chuck roast |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1 | Tomato sauce |
| 3/4 | Beef broth |
| 1 1/4 | Water |
| 3 | Sugar |
| 2 | Vinegar |
| 1 | Salt |
| 2 | Cinnamon |
| 1 | Ground ginger |
| 1/2 | Pepper |
| 1/2 | Bay leaf |
| 1 | Cornstarch |
Instructions:
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Brown the Meat:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the boneless beef chuck roast to the pot and brown on all sides, ensuring a nice sear, for about 5 minutes.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, combine the onion, tomato sauce, beef broth, water, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, pepper, and bay leaf.
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Simmer the Roast:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the browned meat in the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow it to simmer gently for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
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Remove Meat and Discard Bay Leaf:
- Once the meat is cooked to perfection, carefully remove it from the pot and transfer it to a serving platter.
- Discard the bay leaf from the sauce mixture.
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Thicken the Gravy:
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry.
- Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the pot, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the tender roast beef and arrange it on a serving platter.
- Pour the rich gravy over the meat.
- Serve the Bavarian Roast and gravy over hot cooked egg noodles for a delicious meal.
- Optionally, serve with hot cooked carrots mixed with sautéed mushrooms for a delightful accompaniment.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 268.1
- Fat Content: 12.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 105.6mg
- Sodium Content: 1218.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.8g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.6g
- Protein Content: 34.9g
This Bavarian Roast and Pasta recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a comforting and satisfying meal. Enjoy the tender meat, flavorful gravy, and savory pasta for a memorable dining experience that’s sure to become a family favorite.
