Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender beef chuck slow-simmered with root vegetables and finished with a rich, homemade gravy
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Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1158.5

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This classic Old-Fashioned Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. A hearty beef chuck roast is browned to perfection and slow-simmered with onions, celery, and carrots until the meat is fork-tender and falling apart. The key to this dish is the rich, savory gravy made from the pan drippings, thickened with a simple roux for a luxurious finish. Its a one-pot meal that fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making it perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful juices.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sprinkle the beef roast with 1 tablespoon of flour.
  2. In a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides.
  3. Add hot water, beef bouillon granules, onion, celery, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Add carrots to the pot, cover, and continue simmering for 45-60 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
  6. Remove the meat and carrots to a serving platter and keep warm.
  7. Strain the cooking juices from the pot and set aside.
  8. In the same Dutch oven, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  9. Stir in the remaining 5 tablespoons of flour and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly.
  10. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of the reserved cooking juices and blend until smooth.
  11. Cook and stir until the gravy is thickened, adding additional cooking juices as needed to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1158.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 70.2g108%
Saturated Fat 32.1g161%
Cholesterol 315.9mg106%
Sodium 5350.7mg223%
Total Carbohydrate 31.0g11%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 6.3g
Protein 93.2g187%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, pot roast, comfort food, dinner, gravy, slow cooked, family meal, traditional, hearty, weeknight, carrots, onion, celery, dutch oven, simmer, tender, classic, homemade, main course, protein, budget friendly
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