Dutch Oven Bavarian Pot Roast

Name: Dutch Oven Bavarian Pot Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 35 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, German Dinner Recipes, German Recipes
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

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!

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 297 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 291mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.

Originally published as Bavarian Pot Roast in Country Extra September 1991

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martajvond

Feb 7, 2014

I am German and have a large German family, but this tastes nothing like I remember. It was OK, but I won't be making it again.
RaOwBe

Oct 23, 2013

This goes great with some Oktoberfest!
SandyJ932

Oct 13, 2013

I make this pot roast with shredded beet salad and potato pancakes for my sister's birthday dinner. We love the favors of the tender meat.
lovetocook171488

Mar 17, 2013

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

Dec 20, 2012

I use beer instead of apple juice, about a cup. And no mushrooms. This is one delicious pot roast.
Cowgrl0025

Jan 22, 2012

Very good flavor! Will make again
wwicks

Nov 12, 2011

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

Jul 20, 2010

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