Old-Fashioned Beef Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Beef Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg blade roast (bolar blade specified); 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 500 g carrots; 1 parsnip (240 grams); 500 g potatoes; 4 bay leaves; 30 g butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons brandy; 250 ml apple cider vinegar (good quality); 2 cups beef stock

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 160u00b0C.
2
Peel and chop vegetables into large bite size pieces.
3
Heat butter and oil in a big oven proof pot and add meat and brown on all sides.
4
Remove meat and add garlic, cook till fragrant (if using onion add with garlic and cook for a few minutes) and then add remaining vegetables and bay leaves and cook for a few more minutes.
5
Add the brandy and cook till evaporated.
6
Remove the vegetables from the pot and put the meat back and then pile the vegetables on top.
7
Pour the vinegar and stock over meat and vegetables.
8
Place the lid on and cook in the oven for 2 - 2 1/2 hours at 160u00b0C.
9
Carve meat and serve combined with vegetables and juices.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 1/2 kg blade roast (bolar blade specified), 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 500 g carrots, 1 parsnip (240 grams), and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Beef 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.

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Old-Fashioned Beef Pot Roast

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