Classic Beef Pot Roast

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Ingredients:

  • 1 beef Cross Rib Chuck Roast or Arm Chuck Roast Boneless (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes (about 1-1/2-inch diameter), cut in half
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges each

Directions:

  1. Combine flour, salt and pepper; coat beef roast with 2 tablespoons flour mixture.  Reserve remaining flour mixture.  Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot.  Place roast in stockpot; brown evenly.  Pour off drippings.
  2. Combine broth, tomato paste and thyme in stock pot; whisk in reserved flour mixture.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-3/4 to 2 hours. Stir gravy.  Add potatoes, carrots and onions to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour or until roast and vegetables are fork-tender.
  3. Carve roast into slices or chunks; serve with vegetables and gravy.

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