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Favorite Pot Roast

SUBMITTED BY: sydny

"This hearty beef roast with potatoes and carrots makes enough for a family of four with plenty left over."

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 pounds boneless rump roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 8 large carrots
  • 1 pound small onions, peeled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven, brown the roast in oil.
  2. Combine salt, pepper and thyme; sprinkle over meat. Add bay leaf and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cover and simmer 45 minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Remove the roast and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf.
  4. Skim fat from pan juices; add water to measure 2 cups. Mix flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Slice roast; serve with vegetables and gravy.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by Ellen
This was my fisrt time making this recipe. My family loved it!!! My husband was always a fan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by IstyMae
This is the only pot roast recipe I use! I've been making this since I first found it in one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by Sallyvw
fried meat,cook in water add beef flavor(beef broth),let it cook til tender add little brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Mel in Miami
Loved it! I added alittle sherry to the gravy and it was delicious!I also browned the meat on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by CaboMama
Wow, my husband and I are not pot roast fans, but this is probably one of the best I've had! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by BLUEBUG52
I actually thought this was a little bland. I'll probably try a different recipe next time. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by chloenavasmommy
This roast turned out pretty good, but without the modifications I made I think it would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by Patti
I just made this recipe and I loved it. The only thing different I did was I took roasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by MAIBOCK
My fiance LOVES pot roast but my family favorite was tomato based. He wanted to try a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by Alissa
We really enjoyed this recipe. I used beef broth where it called for water and i also put more... MORE

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