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Bavarian Pot Roast

SUBMITTED BY: Patricia Gasmund  PHOTO BY: BIRCHJEFF 

"'I grew up eating pot roast but disliked it until I go this recipe at a church social and changed a few ingredients,' shares Patricia Gasmund of Rockford, Illinois. 'My 7-year-old especially enjoys the seasoned 'apple gravy'.'"
Bavarian Pot Roast Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 25 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless beef top round roast, halved
  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown roast on all sides over medium-high heat; drain. transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the juice, tomato sauce, onion, vinegar, salt, ginger and cinnamon; pour over roast. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 hours.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices until well combined. Cover and cook 1 hour longer or until the meat is tender and gravy begins to thicken.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (4 ounces cooked beef with 1/2 cup gravy) equals 230 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 753 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 32 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fruit.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Heather C 
I used apple cider instead of juice, and added carrots and potatoes about 1/2 way through... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by ChefJo 
This turned out great! I didn't brown the meat first, and it was fine. I also thickened the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Dione in RI 
I just had this for dinner. It's definately different that your usual pot roast but still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by dwcooks 
Made this for supper tonight. Everyone loved it!! I used apple cider instead of juice-we live... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Mister Umpire 
I really quite enjoyed this. Don't know what else to say. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by missyk80 
This was really very good. I changed the original recipe by using a 1/2 c. beef broth and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by Sara F. 
This pot roast was really good. The meat was incredibly tender, and the sauce was good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by FUFARFITA 
This is a great recipe for pot roast. the sauce is sooo good. you gotta try it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Leasarenee 
What a wonderful dinner. My children could not stop eating it. They loved the "apple gravy"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Erica 
This was different, but good. I agree that there was a little much cinnamon. Will make again.... MORE

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