Perfect Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Perfect Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 c. finely chopped onion; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 c. dry red wine; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 (4 to 5 lb.) beef rump roast; 2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 c. beef stock or water; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; pinch of cinnamon; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. finely chopped onion
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 c. dry red wine
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 (4 to 5 lb.) beef rump roast
2 large carrots, peeled and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. beef stock or water
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
pinch of cinnamon
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water

1
Prepare oven to 350u00b0.
2
Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or casserole over medium heat.
3
Add meat and brown on all sides. Remove the meat and lower heat slightly.
4
To the pan, add onion, carrots, celery and garlic.
5
Cook until they begin to brown and are tender.
6
Add wine, stock or water, tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, cinnamon and bay leaf.
7
Drain off fat.
8
Return meat to the pan.
9
Cover and place in oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until meat is tender.
10
Transfer meat to a warm platter and cover.
11
Strain the sauce; skim the fat from the top (using a degreasing pitcher if you have one).
12
Return sauce to stovetop and whisk in cornstarch. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, until it thickens.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Slice the meat and pour some of the gravy over the meat.
15
Pass the rest.

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 2 c. finely chopped onion, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, 2 c. dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Pot Roast

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