Celebration Roast Recipe

Name: Celebration Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs onions, peeled and cut into half rings; 4 lb beef shank; 2 tbsp English mustard; 4-5 tbsp olive oil; 1 qt beef stock; 1 None bay leaf; 1 3/4 lbs baby carrots, cleaned; 1 None large head lettuce, washed and torn into pieces; 2-3 tbsp sugar; None None Juice of one lemon; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

3 lbs onions, peeled and cut into half rings
4 lb beef shank
2 tbsp English mustard
4-5 tbsp olive oil
1 qt beef stock
1 None bay leaf
1 3/4 lbs baby carrots, cleaned
1 None large head lettuce, washed and torn into pieces
2-3 tbsp sugar
None None Juice of one lemon
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Season beef and brush with mustard.
2
Heat oil in a large roasting pan over high heat. Sear beef all over. Remove from pan; add onions and saute, scrapping the bottom of the pan, until soft. Return beef to pan, add stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover, and roast for 2 hrs 30 mins, basting regularly. Remove from pan, wrap in foil and let rest for 15 mins. Retain cooking juices in the roasting pan.
3
Cook carrots in boiling salted water for 8 mins. Meanwhile, arrange lettuce in a bowl. Whisk sugar and lemon juice into sour cream, then toss lettuce in the dressing.
4
Combine flour and 1/3 cup cold water, stir into juices in the pan and simmer for 3-4 mins. Season the gravy and pour into gravy boat. Carve roast into slices and serve with a little onion and carrots on a large plate.

2553

kcal

Calories

186

Fat

110

Carbs

126

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs onions, peeled and cut into half rings, 4 lb beef shank, 2 tbsp English mustard, 4-5 tbsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Celebration 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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Celebration Roast

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