Basic Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Basic Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 5 pound rump of beef; 2 or 3 tablespoons fat or oil; 2 onions, sliced, or 10-12 small white onions, peeled; 1 or 2 carrots, scraped and cubed; Herbs and other seasonings as desired; 1 cup liquid (wine, bouillon, tomatoes, vegetable broth, etc.); Other vegetables as desired

Servings: persons

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 pound rump of beef
2 or 3 tablespoons fat or oil
2 onions, sliced, or 10-12 small white onions, peeled
1 or 2 carrots, scraped and cubed
Herbs and other seasonings as desired
1 cup liquid (wine, bouillon, tomatoes, vegetable broth, etc.)
Other vegetables as desired

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Season the flour with the salt and pepper and pound the mixture into the meat with the edge of a plate.
2
Brown meat on all sides in the hot fat or oil.
3
Add the onions, cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes.
4
Add the carrots, herbs, seasonings and liquid.
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Cover tightly and simmer 3 1/2 - 5 hours, until meat is fork tender.
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Add desired vegetables during the last 20 or 30 minutes.
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Pot Roast Variations
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For part of the liquid, use a 10-ounce can (1 1/3 cups) of pureed tomatoes.
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For seasoning, add 1 tablespoon minced parsley or dill.
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When the meat has been removed from the pan, add 1 cup sour cream to the sauce.
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2.
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For the liquid, use 3/4 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons brandy or rum, and 1 tablespoon chili sauce.
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For seasoning, add 4-6 coriander seeds and 12 peppercorns.
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For the liquid, use 1/2 cup syrup from canned fruit, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 beef bouillon cube.
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For seasoning, add a pinch of powdered fennel and a teaspoon of minced dill.
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For the liquid, use half dry vermouth, half chicken bouillon.

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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: 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 5 pound rump of beef, and more.

Yes, Basic 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.

Basic Pot Roast

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