Alan's Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Alan's Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs piece of rolled topside beef; 8 slices streaky bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 14 pint red wine; 12 pint beef stock; 1 bouquet garni; 4 tomatoes, skinned and chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Brown the meat in a heavy based casserole.
2
Remove the joint from the casserole and drain on absorbent paper.
3
Put the bacon in the casserole and heat gently until the fat starts to run.Increase the heat and fry until crisp, then remove the bacon and set aside.
4
Lower the heat and fry the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes.Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2 minutes,stirring,then pour in the wine and stock and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
5
Return the beef and bacon to the casserole.
6
Add the bouquet garni,and season to taste.
7
Cover the dish and cook in a pre-heated oven(350 deg F.),for 1 hour.
8
Add the chopped tomatoes, and cook for another hour.
9
Remove from oven and take the beef out and set aside.
10
Put the sauce into a liquidiser and blend
11
until smooth.Pour back into the dish and bring to a boil.Boil rapidly,stirring,until.
12
the sauce has reduced and thickened.
13
Slice the beef and serve with the sauce
14
spooned over.Put remaining sauce into a sauce-boat and serve separately.

584

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs piece of rolled topside beef, 8 slices streaky bacon, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Alan's Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Alan's Pot Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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