Sure! Here’s a detailed recipe for a mouthwatering Pot Roast that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special birthday celebration:
Pot Roast
Description:
My sister always asks for this as her birthday dinner. The sauce is not overpowering and adds just a note of elegance. Serve with simple steamed fresh green beans.
Recipe Category: Roast Beef
Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3-4 | Beef roast (preferably chuck or round) |
| 2 | Onions, sliced |
| 5 | Cups beef broth |
| 1 | Cup all-purpose flour |
| 4 | Tablespoons sour cream |
| 3 | Tablespoons oil (for browning) |
| 2 | Cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, etc.), chopped |
| 1 | Salt and pepper, to taste |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Brown: Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper. Brown the roast on all sides until nicely seared, about 5 minutes per side.
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Transfer Roast: Once browned, transfer the roast to a small roasting pan, and set aside. Don’t wash the skillet or Dutch oven, as you’ll use it later.
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Prepare Broth: Pour the beef broth over the roast in the roasting pan.
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Roast: Cover the roasting pan and roast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for two hours.
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Add Vegetables: After two hours, add the sliced onions and mixed vegetables around the roast in the roasting pan.
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Continue Roasting: Cover the pan again and continue roasting for an additional hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the roast is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
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Remove and Rest: Once fully cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the oven, and transfer them to a serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm and let it rest while you prepare the sauce.
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Make Roux: In the same skillet or Dutch oven used for browning, add 4 tablespoons of the drippings from the roasting pan. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking and stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
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Deglaze and Thicken: Gradually add the remaining drippings from the roasting pan to the roux, stirring constantly until the sauce is slightly thickened and well combined.
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Add Sour Cream: Finally, add the sour cream to the sauce, stirring until completely combined and heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve: Slice the pot roast and arrange it on a serving platter with the roasted vegetables. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the roast and vegetables, and serve hot.
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Enjoy: Serve your delicious pot roast with a side of simple steamed fresh green beans for a complete and satisfying meal!
This pot roast recipe is sure to become a family favorite, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a comforting and flavorful meal. 🍽️
