Fruited Pot Roast of Beef With Cranberry Gravy

Name: Fruited Pot Roast of Beef With Cranberry Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 12 lbs boneless beef rump roast; 2 tablespoons cooking fat; 2 teaspoons salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup water; 24 pitted prunes; 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon allspice

Servings: persons

1
Lightly brown pot roast in cooking fat.
2
Pour off drippings.
3
Season meat with 1 salt and 1/8 t pepper.
4
Place on rack in Dutch oven or roasting pan.
5
Add water.
6
Cover tightly and cook in slow oven (325) for 3 to 3 and 1/2 hours our until meat is tender.
7
The last 15 minutes of cooking time, add prunes and onion rings.
8
Cover again and continue cooking.
9
Remove meat, prunes and onions from pan.
10
Pour off all but 1/4 c drippings.
11
Mash cranberry sauce into drippings and stir to blend.
12
Add onions, lemon juice, allspice and 1 t salt.
13
Bring to a boil and cook over low heat until the cranberry sauce is dissolved.
14
Add prunes to sauce and cook 5 minutes.
15
Serve carved roast garnished with prunes on hot platter.
16
Accompany with cranberry gravy.

260

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 12 lbs boneless beef rump roast, 2 tablespoons cooking fat, 2 teaspoons salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Fruited Pot Roast of Beef With Cranberry Gravy 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!