Mom's Best Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Mom's Best Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs center cut chuck steaks or 4 lbs chuck, cubes; 3 large carrots (cut in two inch pieces); 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato paste; 1 (6 ounce) can green beans; 1 medium chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 bay leaf; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons pepper

Servings: persons

4 lbs center cut chuck steaks or 4 lbs chuck, cubes
3 large carrots (cut in two inch pieces)
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can green beans
1 medium chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons pepper

1
Salt and pepper meat; rub with flour.
2
Saute onion and garlic in oil until translucent.
3
Add meat and brown on all sides, about 15 minutes.
4
Add 1 cup boiling water and other ingredients.
5
Cook over low heat, tightly covered with aluminum foil, in dutch oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or crockpot on low setting for 6 hours.
6
Oven - baste twice during cooking, turning once.
7
Remove meat and vegetables; spoon off fat; leave 4-6 tbsp drippings in pan to make gravy.
8
Discard bay leave; reserve meat and vegetables.
9
To make gravy add 4-6 tbsp flour added bit by bit to desired thickness.
10
Pour over meat and vegetables.

1394

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

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

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: 4 lbs center cut chuck steaks or 4 lbs chuck, cubes, 3 large carrots (cut in two inch pieces), 1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes or 8 ounces tomato paste, 1 (6 ounce) can green beans, and more.

Yes, Mom's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mom's Best Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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