Perfect Pot Roast
4 to 5 lb. beef rump roast
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 bay leaf, crumbled
8 whole black peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 can(10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted (1 1/2 cups)
8 halved, pared carrots (1 lb.)
12 small white onions, peeled
1 sprig parsley
3 tablespoons flour
Wipe pot roast with damp paper towels. Brown roast and sliced onion (onion browns and gives a good dark color and rich flavor to pan drippings) in hot oil and butter in 5 quart dutch oven over medium heat. Turn roast with two wooden spoons, until well browned on all sides — 25 minutes in all. Slow browning gives the meat and gravy a better flavor and color.
To drippings in dutch oven, add garlic, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, black peppers and salt; stir 1/2 minute. Add beef broth (the recipe says you may substitute tomato juice, stewed tomatoes, beer or red wine to vary the flavor — all true, but you’ll dork with the gravy!) Bring to boiling, then reduce heat to simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 hours. Turn meat occasionally so that it will cook evenly.
Add carrots, onions and parsley; simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until vegetables and meat are tender.
To make gravy: Remove meat and vegetables from dutch oven to a warm platter; keep in a warm place, covered loosely with foil. Pour 1/4 cup water into measuring cup; add flour; mix with fork until smooth. Strain liquid remaining in dutch oven. If necessary, add water to measure 2 cups. Return to dutch oven. Stir flour mixture into liquid in dutch oven; bring to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes. Taste; add salt, if desired.
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Oh I do love pot roast and even in CA its getting cool enough to think about it instead of grilling!
The only thing I understood was the dutch oven… LOL! No kidding, it sounds delicious, but we’re not used to eating pot roasts.
Now you’ve made me hungry!
I had planned on Chili today, but this pot roast might make me change my mind!
we’ve just had a lovely Sunday Roast courtesy of hub – joint of pork , swede and carrot mash , potatoes and as you say lashings of gravy mmmm
I’m going to have to give this recipe a try. I have yet to find a good recipe for pot roast and my husband loves pot roast. Our costco sells a really good heat and serve pot roast by Harris ranch but I would love to be able to make my own. thanks! (I still have yet to start my ghastlies log cabin blocks, I’ve been spending my sewing time on a fairy Halloween costume…)
Delish, perfect for a cold fall day. Clarice
I cannot possibly be hungry. I just finished a most delicious lunch. But that pot roast looks so GOOD! And I do love me a good pot roast.
Yum!!!!
That looks so good! Thanks so much for the recipe. It looks like something even I could make by myself! :-)
I don’t think I’ve ever cooked pot roast. Must remedy that – it looks very good!
Pot roast is a favorite of ours. The heavier the pot the better, too, I think. Your recipe is almost identical to mine. Our temps don’t cooperate with autumn meals but that’s not going to stop me!
got to try this recipe…sounds absolutely delicious!
Your Mom’s recipe looks yummy Anna. It’s definitely been comfort food weather around here too, and I loved my Mom’s pot roast. I’ve been baking lots of apple pies this week about 6 think, gave three away (thank goodness),the cool weather is perfect for baking and making the house smell good!
It looks sooo yummy. I wish I had a pot roast to make for dinner tonight. Oh well. I will just enjoy having a virtual taste of yours. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.
food network alert – we have a new star!
thanks for the recipe, my daughter loves pot roast and your photos look delicious!
Sounds very nice. I didn’t know what a Dutch Oven was and had to google it first. I make my roasts very similarly, but usually just put it in the oven after I’ve browned it. Less danger of burning it :). Have a great week!
Anna…I am putting rump roast on my grocery list this week. I don’t think I’ve ever bought one :O I’ll keep you posted on the results. Thanks for sharing MeMum’s recipe!
Amy
Wow, you have been a busy girl. Traveling around the country, finishing quilt projects, cooking, and exercising. You go girl! I’ve got the exercise part down…but I’m with you about the rewards. :)
Sounds and looks wonderful! I will definitely be trying this recipe! Thanks…
Hi Anna!
That recipe sounds delicious…you made my tummy growl and it isn’t even 10 am ;).
You’re so right – everyone has his/her own favorite pot roast…mine is made by my dad…he’s an exellent cook and I love it whenever I’m invited to dinner…
Yummo! I only ever made one pot roast in my life but it was good. Must try it again now you’ve reminded me.
YUM!!!! Pot roast is one of my very favorite comfort foods – and I’m glad to finally have a recipe. I don’t know that I’ve ever made the same one twice. The gravy in this one looks so delicious!
Ooh yum! One of my favourite things about this time of year is the delicious warming food.
I made a similar dish last weekend and we made the leftovers into the most delicious pie. The children ate every scrap :o)
xxx
That looks absolutely delicious! And anything that comes with mashed potatoes and gravy is my kind of meal. :) Thanks for sharing the recipe, I’m looking forward to trying it out.
We rarely eat eat red meat, but this is making me crave it! For your small white onions, did you use pearl onions? Can I just throw frozen pearls in?
Yummy!
Anna,
Thank you soooooo much for sharing your recipes with us! I think maybe I’ll trying making BOTH this weekend!!! :)
-Amy
hi anna!
thank you…thank you!!
so excited about your sharing memum’s recipe…looks delish & it is just perfect for the bad weather we are having here in nyc…
going to make this asap!!
wishing you all the best & hope you had a fabulous birthday! :)
Sounds yummy! I agree…nothing better than wonderful gravy!
Not many people go to the trouble to make roast the old fashioned way. This looks yummy and is close to how my mom/dad used to make a roast. My dad was catholic when I was growing up so he went to church on Sat. My mom always had long meetings on Sunday from 8 to heaven knows when so my dad made Sunday dinner and it was always heaven when we came home to a roast with gravy like this. Oh I miss them and those sundays!
Yum, that looks scrumptious and hearty. The mashed potatoes and gravy are mouth-watering. MeMum sure takes good care of you :o)
This sounds like what I fixed for dinner last week but I threw mine in the crock pot! Yummy fall food!!!
We make pot-roasted brisket – a little bit different to your recipe …. you can see ours in the middle of this post http://frayedattheedge.typepad.co.uk/frayed_at_the_edge/2010/01/food-glorious-food.html
however, the recipe didn’t come from either of our Mums ….. it was Malcolm’s Dad’s (which we improved on!!)
oh no! look how long it took me to comment on your post!!! don’t you go worrying your pretty little head about it. i DID NOT break up with you and have a torrid affair with Finny, I SWEAR!
your pot roast looks wonderful!
i make the roast out of ‘the joy’. and i use white wine for the liquid. call me a wino. i like to cook with the vino. it’s the california girl in me. i don’t drink, so i have to find a way to support all of the local vineyard without turning into, well, YOU KNOW. (not naming any names here, mind you)
it’s good to hear that you had a wonderful birthday. it’s no longer ‘national anna appreciation week’ though. are you feeling okay from the let down?
after my birthday celebratory week at work… i would always stay home for a few days. so when i went back, i was a celebrity again. “oh, you look so CUUUUTE, you’ve lost WEIGHT!, love your hair!!”
so i’m here to tell you: you look darling today! your hair looks great that way. and LOVE you in those jeans!
happy week after your birthday my friend.
That looks delish!!!! It’s cold here too. I’m loving it. Making chicken tortilla soup tomorrow.
Oh, that pot roast looks so yummy! Happy Belated Birthday too! Hope you had a special day!
Two words: Yummm-mmmy! (Okay, that’s one long word, but you get my point.)
:))
Thanks for the recipe. Looks delicious!! I’ve been looking for a good roast recipe. Used to make a fair one in my old crock pot, but it broke. Got a new one and nothing seems to come out the same. Will make this on the stove like you suggest.
Oh I think I can smell it over here….oh wait that’s coming from my kitchen lol!! I almost made pot roast tonight but went with a rosemary garlic beef pasta thingy. Glad too cuz now I can try your recipe when I do the pot roast….yummy!!!
I made this tonight! Though it’s very similar to the one I make, I think this one’s the winner! Hubby likes cabbage, so I added that along with the carrots. Thanks Anna!
This is one of my favorite comfort meals. The browning really does make a big difference.
Jody
Oh if only I had caught up on my blog reader two days sooner. I wouldn’t have had to ruin a whole piece of meat!!