Classic Beef Pot Roast with Root Vegetables
This classic version of beef pot roast is sure to become a tradition in your house.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef chuck shoulder, arm or blade pot roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 can (14 to 14-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
- 1 lb small red-skinned potatoes (about 1-1/2-inch diameter), cut in half
- 1 lb carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 Tbs all-purpose flour dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Seasoning2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme leaves, crushed
Directions
- Combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef pot roast. Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place pot roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Pour off drippings. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add broth to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/4 hours. Add potatoes, carrots and onion to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until pot roast and vegetables are fork-tender. Stir in peas; simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove pot roast and vegetables; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary. Measure 1-1/2 cups cooking liquid and return to stockpot; stir in flour mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
- Carve pot roast into thin slices; serve with vegetables and gravy. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Substitution: Beef bottom round or beef round rump roast may be substituted for shoulder, arm or blade pot roast. Simmer 2-1/2 hours before adding vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 251
Calories from Fat 65 (26%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(0%)Saturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(19%)Cholesterol 57mg
(20%)Sodium 475mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
(13%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(48%)Protein 24g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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