Best Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Best Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 rolled boneless beef chuck roast (6 pounds); 2 tablespoons canola oil; Salt and coarsely ground pepper; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped; 2 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

1 rolled boneless beef chuck roast (6 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and coarsely ground pepper
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a large roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Add the onion, carrots and celery.
2
In a large saucepan, bring the water, broth and bay leaves to a boil. Pour over roast and vegetables. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender, turning once.
3
Remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. For gravy, strain pan juices, reserving 2 cups. Discard vegetables and bay leaves.
4
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Serve with roast.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 rolled boneless beef chuck roast (6 pounds), 2 tablespoons canola oil, Salt and coarsely ground pepper, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Best 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.

Best Pot Roast

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