Hearty Sour Cream Pot-Roast
Ingredients: 10
Savor the rich flavors of this succulent pot-roast simmered to perfection in a savory sour cream sauce. Tender boneless beef chuck roast is dredged in flour and browned to seal in the juices, then slow-cooked with a medley of aromatic ingredients. Serve with hot buttered noodles and a sprinkle of paprika for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Pot-Roast | |
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5 | lbs boneless beef chuck roast |
2 | tablespoons unbleached flour |
1 | tablespoon cooking oil |
1 | clove pressed garlic |
2 | small onions, chopped |
1 | cup sour cream |
For the Mushroom Sauce | |
1 | lb fresh mushrooms, sliced |
2 | tablespoons butter |
For Serving | |
hot buttered noodles | |
paprika |
Instructions
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For the Pot-Roast
- Heat the cooking oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the coated roast on all sides.
- Place a rack under the browned meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add water, pressed garlic, chopped onions, tomato sauce, bay leaf, and thyme to the Dutch oven.
- Cover and cook in a slow oven at 325°F (165°C) for approximately 3 1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
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For the Sour Cream Sauce and Serving
- Cook sliced mushrooms in butter in a small frying pan until tender and golden.
- Once the meat is tender, carefully remove it to a cutting board.
- Discard the bay leaf from the cooking liquid.
- If desired, thicken the cooking liquid by combining 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup of water. Stir into the liquid.
- Add the cooked mushrooms and sour cream to the thickened cooking liquid. Cook over moderate heat, being careful not to allow the mixture to boil.
- Slice the beef and serve with hot buttered noodles, sprinkled with paprika.
- Pass the sour cream sauce separately for a delicious accompaniment.
Aug 10, 2024