Beef À La Mode Recipe

Name: Beef À La Mode
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4-pound) top round roast; 4 slices bacon, halved; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; 2 cups water; 2 carrots, scraped and chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 turnip, peeled and diced

Servings: persons

1
Insert blade of sharp knife horizontally through side of roast cutting a 1 1/2-inch wide slit through roast; remove blade. Repeat procedure 8 times, spacing slits evenly in roast. Lay half a slice of bacon on a narrow metal spatula allowing about 1 inch of bacon to extend over end of spatula. Slide spatula completely through slit in roast. Hold bacon slice securely and remove spatula, leaving bacon slice in roast. Repeat procedure with remaining slices of bacon. (A larding needle may be used to insert bacon into roast. )
2
Combine flour, salt, and pepper; rub over surface of roast. Brown roast on all sides in bacon drippings in a large Dutch oven. Add water. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add vegetables; cover and simmer 1 additional hour. Transfer meat and vegetables to a serving platter. Pour pan drippings over meat and vegetables.

267

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4-pound) top round roast, 4 slices bacon, halved, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Beef À La Mode 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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Beef À La Mode

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