Grandma Lois' Pot Roast

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 45 Min

This easy pot roast recipe was shared with us by a grandma who loves ballroom dancing! Whenever she made this comforting meal for dinner, the whole family would rush to the table. Plus, Grandma Lois' Pot Roast is made in one pot, so you know it's going to be easy. That leaves a lot more time for dancing!

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What You'll Need

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (2-1/2- to 3-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1 1/4 cup water, divided
4 large carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
5 potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

What to Do

In a Dutch oven over high heat, heat oil until hot. Evenly sprinkle roast with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in pot and sprinkle onion around roast.
Cook roast 5 to 6 minutes, or until browned on both sides. Add garlic, broth, and 1 cup water to pot; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour. Add carrots and potatoes, cover, and continue cooking 30 to 40 minutes, or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove meat and vegetables to a platter; cover to keep warm.
In a small bowl, whisk remaining 1/4 cup water and the flour. Slowly stir flour mixture into pan juices and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until thickened. Slice roast across grain and serve with vegetables and gravy.

Notes

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Fun Fact!
- Pot roast is actually called Yankee pot roast when vegetables are added to the pot partway through the cooking process. Maybe it should be the official dish of Yankee Stadium!

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kmcartoonity 62072 74

Aug 22, 2018

If people would actually read the recipe or watch the video, they would clearly see that the meat braises for an hour, then the vegetables are added and everything continues cooking until tender. My mouth is watering after seeing the vid! It is such a great tip to add the veggies later - I used to put the meat and vegetables in my crock pot at the same time and the veggies would turn to mush before the meat is tender.

fredhomer 9960735

Jul 11, 2018

A 3lb Chuck roast cooked for 30-40 minutes will be so tough you won't be able to chew it!! Recipe is 5 stars. Needs to simmer 2 more hours