Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2013

I used red wine instead of the water when simmering the roast. Everything else is fine. I didn't have any turnips but everything came out great. I added garlic powder to the salt and pepper when seasoning the roast then I dredged it in flour.

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just_Joe

Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2013

for health we can not use a chuck roast, but it was equally good with a sirloin roast (on sale of course)

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pat

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2013

This recipe was so easy and turned out great. I am not a great cook, by any means, so I have to look for recipes that I think I can handle and that my family will like. I made this and it turned out moist, tender and flavorful. My husband told me to save this recipe because it was one of his favorites!

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jujee35

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2013

So yummy. My husband gave rave reviews.

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Julie

Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2012

I was disappointed with the results. The roast was a little tough and not really what I wanted it to look like when done. Not sure I understood the difference between simmering and the admonition not to "boil" the roast. Simmering is simply a low boil and I could not adjust my gas flame any lower. I really wanted a recipe that used the oven rather than the stovetop. it was ok, we ate it.

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TexasGolfer

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2012

Good basic recipe. I brown a chuck roast in olive oil and follow the recipe adding vegetables that are in season. I also replace the water with low-sodium chicken or beef broth. I have added turnips, parsnips, brussel sprouts, cabbage and varied the spices with tarragon, rosemary, ginger, cinnamon, whole peppercorns, garlic (crushed cloves or celery powder), and bay leaves depending on these changes. I always include, if available, the basic three of Mediterranean cooking onions, carrots and celery and modify from there. Another variation is to add a can of tomato paste for a red roast. The possibilities are endless but this recipe provides a good basis for all of my modifications.

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costacoralito

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2012

Wow, who'd uh thunk turnips would be so delicious. This recipe is perfect, and gets the meat really tender. Great freezer meal, stores very well.

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FourCorners2Rise

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2012

This is the best way to fix a roast. When using the stovetop you can keep an eye on the the temperature and turn the meat. I used a smaller roast, but kept the same amount of flour and seasonings. It was very flavorful- even the potatoes and carrots had enough salt content. And with plenty of flour already in the pan, I didn't have to make a gravy- it already made it's own. Very good!

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