Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Yankee Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless bottom round roast; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped; 1/4 lb mushroom

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs boneless bottom round roast
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
1/4 lb mushroom

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Season roast with pepper and place in a broiler pan. Broil until all sides are browned.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0F.
4
In a large oven safe sautepan, combine onions, garlic, beef broth, water, tomato paste, thyme, marjoram, and basil.
5
Add roast and bring to a low simmer.
6
Cover tightly, return to oven and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
7
Add potatoes, carrots and celery; continue cooking for another hour.
8
Remove from oven; slice meat and arrange on a platter with potatoes and carrots.
9
Take the onions, celery, and juice and heat in a skillet; add mushrooms and cook until tender.
10
Serve over roast.

258

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Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs boneless bottom round roast, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 onions, thinly sliced, 3 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Yankee 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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Yankee Pot Roast

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