Italian Pot Roast
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This recipe was given to me by my mother's friend when I was a newlywed. I was in a panic over what to serve to guests, and she suggested this. It was a big hit, and I've continued serving it for the past 40 years.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 3 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless beef rump roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cold water
Directions:
In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides over medium-high heat; drain. Combine the broth, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; pour over roast. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 to 3-1/4 hours or until the meat is tender.
Remove roast; keep warm. Pour pan drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat; pour drippings into a saucepan. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast; serve with gravy. Yield: 6-8 servings.