Classic Pot Roast Recipe
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Classic Pot Roast

By: Jan Roat 
"After our children grew up and left home, it was hard to cook for only two people. Now I've found a few tricks to make things easier. (Leftovers of this pot roast would be scrumptious in the Italian Beef with Mushrooms recipe at left.)"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef sirloin tip or bottom round roast
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. Place meat in an ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven. Add the potatoes, carrots and onion. Sprinkle with pepper. Top with tomatoes. Spread soup over meat. Pour water around vegetables. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken cooking liquid if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by hanchette   view full review
I made this recipe, but made some additions to enhance. I inserted 6 garlic cloves into the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by ~TAYLOR~   view full review
I prepared this recipe in the crockpot using cream of mushroom soup with roasted garlic. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by M&M   view full review
I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and everyone loved it. Presentation was lovely....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by Pixelmation   view full review
I thought it turned out pretty good! My boys & fiance' loved it! Just didn't add the tomatos...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Masque   view full review
Simple, tasty, better the 2nd day! Unlike most recipes like this, not too salty. There are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by Sian   view full review
Reasonable - maybe I needed to cook it longer? I had a 3.88lb roast and cooked it for 2 hours....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by Rookie_Cook   view full review
had to leave out carrots since none were in the 'fridge, and left out water to keep from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2008 by omigodshoes   view full review
yum. made it as is. will make again!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by Pam   view full review
Overall, it was okay. It needed 2 hours to cook at the temperature suggested, in our oven. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by RAISIN1   view full review
Just alright, but not great. Made as directed and veggies were still under baked - even...

 

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