Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Bavarian Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 cups sliced carrots; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup sliced celery; 3/4 cup chopped kosher-style dill pickle; 1/2 cup dry red wine or 1/2 cup beef broth; 1/3 cup German mustard; 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons dry red wine or 4 tablespoons beef broth; pasta, of your choice; crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups sliced carrots
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup chopped kosher-style dill pickle
1/2 cup dry red wine or 1/2 cup beef broth
1/3 cup German mustard
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons dry red wine or 4 tablespoons beef broth
pasta, of your choice
crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

1
Trim extra fat off of roast.
2
In a large skillet, brown roast in 1 Tablespoon of cooking oil.
3
Drain off fat.
4
Place the carrots, onions, celery and 3/4 cup pickles in the bottom of your slow cooker.
5
Place browned roast on top of vegetables.
6
In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine the red wine or beef broth, mustard, pepper, cloves and bay leaves.
7
Pour liquid over meat.
8
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours of on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
9
Remove the meat form the slow cooker and vegetables with slotted spoon.
10
Place both meat and vegetables on a platter covered with foil.
11
Discard bay leaves.
12
Place in a 200 degree oven to keep warm until gravy is made or ready to serve.
13
For gravy, pour liquid from slow cooker into a small saucepan.
14
Skim off extra fat.
15
Stir 4 Tablespoons of red wine or broth and 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour into a small shaker.
16
Shake until well blened.
17
Place liquid on medium-high heat and stir in flour mixture.
18
Cook until gravy is thick.
19
Serve gravy over meat, vegetables, and pasta.
20
If desired, top with additional chopped dill pickle and crumbled bacon.

1034

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 cups sliced carrots, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Bavarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bavarian Pot Roast

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Variations & substitutions

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