My Grandmeres Pot Roast

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   Sprinkle pot roast generously with garlic powder, and then sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

2. 2

   In a large dutch oven, broil the roast until browned.

3. 3

   Turn pot roast over, and repeat.

4. 4

   Remove it, and heat oven to 350 degrees F.

5. 5

   In the dutch oven with the pot roast, pour in two cans of consomme, one can of water, and one can of wine.

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   Add onions, cover, and place in the heated oven.

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   Make sure to keep the beef covered with the liquid as much as possible so it doesnt dry out.

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   Cook for 3 to 4 hours, adding equal amounts of water and wine as the liquid cooks down.

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   When the meat is fork tender, remove the cover and add carrots.

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    Continue to cook, uncovered.

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    When carrots can be pierced with a fork lightly (but not all the way through!

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    ), add the mushrooms.

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    When mushrooms are soft and liquid has cooked down, remove from the oven.

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    Slice roast on a separate plate, and return to the sauce.

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    Serve with crusty French bread, garlic mashed potatoes, and a large green salad!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.