Classic American Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Classic American Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb. beef for pot roast; 2 Tbsp. flour; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. oil; 2 medium onions, quartered and separated; 1 c. beef broth or bouillon; 1 bay leaf; 6 carrots, cut in 2-inch chunks; 6 unpeeled potatoes, quartered; 2 ribs celery, cut in 2-inch chunks; 2 small white turnips, cut in 1-inch cubes

Servings: persons

3 lb. beef for pot roast
2 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. oil
2 medium onions, quartered and separated
1 c. beef broth or bouillon
1 bay leaf
6 carrots, cut in 2-inch chunks
6 unpeeled potatoes, quartered
2 ribs celery, cut in 2-inch chunks
2 small white turnips, cut in 1-inch cubes

1
Coat beef with mixture of flour, salt, sugar and pepper. Brown on all sides in hot oil in large Dutch oven.
2
When beef is turned, add onions and saute until tender.
3
Add broth and bay leaf.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Cover, then simmer 2 hours or until meat is almost tender.
6
Add carrots, potatoes, celery and turnips.
7
Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat and vegetables are tender.
8
(Or cook in slow cooker following manufacturer's directions.)
9
Discard bay leaf.
10
Slice meat and serve with vegetables and sauce.

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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: 3 lb. beef for pot roast, 2 Tbsp. flour, 2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Classic American Pot Roast falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic American Pot Roast

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