Classic Yankee Pot Roast
Ingredients: 14
Savor the comforting flavors of this classic Yankee Pot Roast, featuring tender boneless bottom round roast, slowly cooked with a medley of aromatic herbs, savory vegetables, and a rich beef broth. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
2 1⁄2 | lbs boneless bottom round roast |
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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 mushrooms, sliced |
Instructions
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Preparation
- Preheat the broiler.
- Season the bottom round roast with black pepper and place it in a broiler pan. Broil until all sides are beautifully browned.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325ºF.
- In a large oven-safe sauté pan, combine thinly sliced onions, crushed garlic, beef broth, water, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried marjoram, and dried basil.
- Add the browned roast and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cover tightly, return to the oven, and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add quartered potatoes, peeled and cut carrots, and coarsely chopped celery; continue cooking for another hour.
- Remove from the oven; slice the tender meat and arrange it on a platter with the potatoes and carrots.
- Transfer the onions, celery, and cooking juices to a skillet; add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Serve the aromatic mushroom and vegetable mixture over the succulent roast slices.
Aug 15, 2024