Fancy Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Fancy Yankee Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 -3 onions (sliced); 3 -4 lbs bottom round beef roast; 1/2 cup flour (for dredging); 1 cup carrot (amount and type to suit your taste, I use baby carrots); 4 cups beef broth; 3 cups wine (use your favorite, I use Riesling); 5 -6 fresh thyme sprigs; ground salt & pepper (to taste); 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 -3 onions (sliced)
3 -4 lbs bottom round beef roast
1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
1 cup carrot (amount and type to suit your taste, I use baby carrots)
4 cups beef broth
3 cups wine (use your favorite, I use Riesling)
5 -6 fresh thyme sprigs
ground salt & pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron dutch oven, over medium heat.
2
Saute onion until golden.
3
Thoroughly dredge the beef in flour, covering all surfaces.
4
Add to the pan and brown on all sides.
5
Add the carrots, beef broth, wine, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until meat is falling apart tender, turning the meat occasionally (it took me about five hours).
7
When meat is falling apart tender, remove it from the broth along with the thyme sprigs and veggies.
8
Add cornstarch to water, stir until dissolved and add to broth stirring until thickened.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Enjoy.

589

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 -3 onions (sliced), 3 -4 lbs bottom round beef roast, 1/2 cup flour (for dredging), and more.

Yes, Fancy Yankee 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!

Fancy Yankee Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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