Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe

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I've lived on a farm all my life, and this is one of our favorite meals. My family and the rural community in which we live have a strong German background. This Bavarian roast is a special treat and makes the best gravy!

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Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2 hours 35 min.
  • Yield: 12-15 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 beef chuck pot roast (about 5 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 to 12 ounces fresh whole mushrooms

Directions

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over high and brown meat on all sides. Combine all remaining ingredients except mushrooms; pour over meat. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Transfer met to platter; keep warm. Add mushrooms to cooking juices; simmer 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove mushrooms and spoon over roast.
  • Meanwhile, reduce cooking juices to desired thickness by cooking over high heat. Spoon a portion of the gravy over roast and pass the rest. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 297 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 291 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Bavarian Pot Roast in Country Extra September 1991, p49

Light-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2013 by lovetocook171488

!I give that a (-)5 Stars has not flavor, all you taste is cinnamon,cinnamon and meat not a good ,we did not like it at all.Mad

about how much money I spend for the meat.What a waste!

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2012 by thedabera

I use beer instead of apple juice, about a cup. And no mushrooms. This is one delicious pot roast.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by Cowgrl0025

Very good flavor! Will make again

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by wwicks

The only change I made was to rub the beef with salt and pepper before browning. This was a hit - served with mashed potatoes.

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2010 by Trilby Yost

The aroma of this pot roast while cooking is so enticing! My family and I agree that the gravy is divine.

 
 
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