Mom's Pot Roast Recipe

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My greatest inspiration to learn how to cook came from my mom. She was always feeding everyone, and that's why I know only how to cook for a crowd. This recipe accommodates either, but leftovers are great for sandwiches or a hearty barley soup.—Dorothy Duder, North Hollywood, California

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Mom's Pot Roast Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. Cook: 3 hours
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon each minced chives, parsley flakes and tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, cut into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  • Combine 1 tablespoon flour and seasonings; rub over roast. In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil over medium-high heat. Add the water, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, onion, celery, garlic and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, turning the roast after 1 hour.
  • Turn roast again. Add potatoes and carrots. Cover and simmer 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Discard bay leaves. Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour 2 cups cooking juices and loosened browned bits into a 2-cup measuring cup; skim fat. (Save remaining cooking juices for another use.)
  • For gravy, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in remaining flour until smooth; gradually stir in cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast and vegetables. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Mom's Pot Roast in Reminisce September/October 2005, p 48

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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by BarbnPA

But I actually roast it in the oven after browning. Love the flavor, but I add a little crushed rosemary, too.


Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2009 by Justbecca2608

This recipe sounds great, I can't wait to try it!

 
 
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