Stovetop Pot Roast Recipe

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I make this hearty stovetop favorite at least twice a month- my husband, Jim, loves it! You can use whatever vegetables are abundant in your garden. I like to cut up the leftovers, add gravy and warm it up like a stew.

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Stovetop Pot Roast Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 to 3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound carrots, cut into chunks
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Directions

Cut slits in roast; insert garlic slices. In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides. Remove roast; add the onion, celery and turnips to skillet. Place roast over vegetables; add water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
Add the potatoes, carrots and beans; cover and cook for 45 minutes. Add mushrooms; cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.
Skim fat from cooking juices. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast and vegetables. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 360 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 30 g protein.

Originally published as Stovetop Pot Roast in Country Woman January/February 2000, p29