Best 11 Old Fashioned Pot Roast Recipes

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Indulge in the classic comfort food with our collection of old-fashioned pot roast recipes. These timeless dishes, passed down through generations, promise tender, succulent beef enveloped in rich, flavorful sauces. Whether you prefer a traditional beef pot roast braised in red wine or a modern twist with Asian-inspired ingredients, our recipes cater to every taste preference. Discover the secrets to creating fall-off-the-bone meat, perfectly complemented by hearty vegetables and aromatic herbs. Each recipe offers a unique culinary journey, ensuring a satisfying and memorable dining experience. So, grab your Dutch oven or slow cooker and embark on a nostalgic adventure with our old-fashioned pot roast recipes.

**Highlight of the Recipes:**

* **Classic Beef Pot Roast:** Experience the epitome of comfort food with this traditional recipe. Slow-cooked beef chuck roast basted in a savory mixture of red wine, beef broth, and aromatic vegetables, resulting in fall-apart tender meat.

* **Crock Pot Pot Roast:** For those who love convenience, this slow cooker version delivers tender pot roast without hours of hovering over the stove. Simply combine the ingredients, set it, and forget it, and come home to a delicious, home-cooked meal.

* **Root Vegetable Pot Roast:** Elevate your pot roast with a medley of roasted root vegetables. Carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and turnips caramelize in the flavorful pot roast juices, creating a colorful and nutritious side dish.

* **Asian-Inspired Pot Roast:** Add an exotic twist to your pot roast with this Asian-inspired recipe. Soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil infuse the beef with bold and savory flavors, making it a perfect dish for adventurous palates.

* **Pressure Cooker Pot Roast:** Short on time? No problem! This pressure cooker pot roast cooks in a fraction of the traditional time, delivering fall-apart tender beef in under an hour. Ideal for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.

* **Healthy Pot Roast:** Indulge in comfort food without sacrificing your health goals. This recipe uses lean beef chuck roast, a variety of vegetables, and a light flavorful broth, resulting in a guilt-free and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

3 HOUR OLD FASHIONED OVEN POT ROAST



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Make and share this 3 Hour Old Fashioned Oven Pot Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (3 -5 lb) bottom round beef roast
salt
pepper
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning (or seasoning of your choice)
4 medium carrots, cut in 2 inch lenths
2 large onions, quartered
8 medium fresh mushrooms, whole
12 small new potatoes, scrubbed
1 1/4 cups water, divided (or beef broth)
3 tablespoons water, cold
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 375F degrees.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper all over roast, place fat side up in dutch oven or roaster; bake uncovered for 1 hour at 375f degrees.
  • Reduce heat to 325f degrees, sprinkle roast with desired seasoning; add 1/2 cup water or broth to roaster, cover and bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove the roaster from the oven; add 3/4 cup water or broth to roaster, add the potatoes carrots, onions and mushrooms, sprinkle them with salt and pepper; cover and roast for another hour or until veggies are tender.
  • Remove roast to platter and slice; surround with veggies, cover with foil and keep warm.
  • Add cornstarch to cold water, whisk and add to roaster, whisk while bringing to boil, simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened; ladel over roast and veggies; serve and enjoy.

OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST



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I got this recipe from my mom, a great cook. My sister, dad and I loved it when she made her pot roast. Later, I served this dish in our restaurant for many years. It's a recipe that just says "home cooking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 3 pounds)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 medium onion, quartered
1 celery rib, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the roast with 1 tablespoon flour. In a Dutch oven, brown the roast on all sides in half of the butter. Add the water, bouillon, onion, celery, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots; cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Remove meat and carrots to a serving platter and keep warm. Strain cooking juices; set aside. , In the same Dutch oven, melt remaining butter. Stir in remaining flour; cook and stir until bubbly. Add 2 cups of the cooking juices and blend until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened; add additional cooking juices until gravy has desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

OLD FASHIONED SUNDAY POT ROAST WITH VEGETABLES AND BROWN GRAVY



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this is one of those meals that can be started on Saturday night...and just before church on Sunday, put in oven andoh my, the wonderful smells when you find your home filled with mouth-watering aromas....

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs boneless beef rump roast
3 large garlic cloves, peeled, cut in thirds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup celery, corasely chopped
1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
3 large carrots, peeled, halved
4 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
1/2 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 small potatoes, peeled, quartered
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • preheat the oven to 325*.
  • make 9 deep incisions in the meat and insert the garlic pieces.
  • Heat 1 tbls of oil in a heavy roasting pan; add the meat and brown on all sides over medium heat.
  • transfer the meat to a plate.
  • add the remaining tbls of oil to the pan, add the celery, onion, carrots and saute for about 5 minutes.
  • add the stock, bay leaves green pepper and ketchup.
  • return the meat to the pan, cover and bring to a boil.
  • transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours covered.
  • set the meat aside and stir in the thyme, salt and pepper.
  • at this point, the meat can be stored in the refrigerator until the next day.
  • place the potatoes on the bottom of the pan and arrange the meat on top.
  • re-cover, and bake 45 minutes or until the meat and potatoes are tender.
  • in a small bowl, mash the butter and flour together to form a smooth paste is formed.
  • transfer the meat to a large heated platter and using a slotted spoon, remove the carrots and potatoes and arrange them around the meat.
  • discard the bell pepper, bay leaves and celery.
  • bring the pan juices to a boil over high heat.
  • then whisk in the butter mixture by tablespoonfuls.
  • cook over high heat until the mixture forms a gravy, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • add hot pepper sauce to taste.].
  • pour some of the gravy over the meat and pass the remainder with the meat and vegetables at the table.

OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST WITH GRAVY



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"We raise beef and have a large garden, so I try to find new ways to use these ingredients to make nutritious meals," relates Joan Airey from Rivers, Manitoba. Simmered in a brown gravy flecked with veggies, this roast is fork tender when sliced.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, grated
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup red wine or beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano and thyme
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; brown in a Dutch oven in oil on all sides. Sprinkle with pepper. Place the carrots, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with the roast. In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, wine or broth, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat and keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with a sliced beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST WITH HERB DUMPLINGS



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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Roasts

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 lb boneless chuck roast
2 Tbsp flour
kosher salt
black pepper
2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 medium carrot, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 qt beef stock
1 c red wine
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
3 carrots, peeled, quartered
3 parsnips, peeled, cut into quarters
1 medium rutabaga or 2 medium turnips, peeled, sliced
16 boiling onions, peeled
4 medium red potatoes, skin on, cut in 1" cubes
3 Tbsp olive oil
HERB DUMPLING INGREDIENTS
3 Tbsp shortening
1.5 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c milk
2 tsp fresh basil, sage, or thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • 2. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast.
  • 3. Dredge the roast with flour and season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Place a heavy-bottomed casserole over medium heat and add the oil.
  • 5. When hot, add the meat and brown well on all sides.
  • 6. Remove the meat; then add the carrots and onions and cook until browned.
  • 7. Return the meat to the pot; add the stock, wine, thyme and bay leaf.
  • 8. When the liquid comes to a simmer, cover the pot and place on the lower shelf of the preheated oven.
  • 9. Bake for about 2 hours, turning the meat once or twice during cooking.
  • 10. Toss the prepared vegetables with the olive oil or fat and season with salt and pepper.
  • 11. About 40 minutes before serving, place the vegetables in a roasting pan, put in the oven and roast until they are tender and lightly browned.
  • 12. When the meat is tender, remove to a platter and keep warm.
  • 13. Strain the juices from the pot and skim off the fat.
  • 14. Return the juices to the pot and cook over high heat until reduced to about half.
  • 15. Reduce heat to a simmer; add dumplings and cook as directed.
  • 16. Surround the roast with the vegetables and the dumplings.
  • 17. Pour the remaining juices from the pot into a sauce boat, spoon a little over the meat before serving.
  • 18. Herb Dumplings: Cut shortening into flour, herb, baking powder and salt in medium bowl, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • 19. Stir in milk.
  • 20. Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto stew (do not drop directly into liquid).
  • 21. Cook uncovered 10 minutes.
  • 22. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.
  • 23. Note: If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

BONNIE'S GOOD OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST



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When I was 16, the first thing I ever baked was a pie, and the second thing I ever cooked was this recipe for old fashioned pot roast made in a cast iron skillet. It has stood the test of time, and the year I was 16 is way too many years ago for me to count! I am happy to share my recipe with my justapinch.com friends! Enjoy!

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large chuck roast, with fat trimmed.
3 cloves of garlic or more if needed
salt and pepper to taste
flour for dredging
oil for frying
3 tablespoons a-1 sauce
3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
water to fill within 1/2 inch of top but not covering top of roast
tin foil

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350, bake covered tightly with foil 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours, depending on when it becomes nice and tender.
  • 2. Trim the fat from the chuck roast. Make incisions about 2 inches apart with a sharp paring knife and insert slivers of garlic. Do this all over the roast.
  • 3. Salt and pepper the roast and rub it in, do this on both sides of the meat. Dredge the roast in flour and rub that in.
  • 4. Heat just enough oil in cast iron skillet to sear the meat, and when it is hot, sear the meat on all sides until very brown. Turn off the heat.
  • 5. Put the roast and the cast iron skillet on the middle rack in the oven. Put the A-1 sauce and the Worcestshire sauce all over the top of the roast. Now fill the skillet with water, up to about 1/2 from the top of the roast--don't cover the top with water. Make a lid of tin foil and seal it to keep the steam in. Cook for 2 1/2 hours or 3 or until roast is very tender. I serve it with pan roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes. Make a gravy from the drippings which is just divine.
  • 6. ROASTED VEGETABLES: Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons diced yellow onion 1 teaspoon caraway seed crushed 1 clove garlic minced 12 baby carrots peeled and washed 3/4 pound new potatoes scrubbed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400 then melt butter in saucepan large enough to hold carrots. Add onion and cook over medium heat two minutes until onion begins to wilt. Add minced garlic and caraway to saucepan and cook another minute. Add carrots to saucepan and toss to coat then cook stirring often for 2 minutes. Cover carrots with water and bring to boil then cook 2 minutes and drain through colander. Prick potatoes in several areas with a knife. Place potatoes and carrots in large mixing bowl then add olive oil and granulated garlic. Season with salt and pepper the toss to coat. Place potatoes and carrots in roasting pan and roast turning occasionally 35 minutes. Season vegetables with salt and pepper then serve immediately.
  • 7. Simple, but oh, so good! This recipe will stand the test of time for you, too! Enjoy!
  • 8. Cook's Tip: I have been asked in the past if other cuts of meat could be used instead of chuck. I have done that, but chuck is the preferred choice of meat for this recipe. It gets fork tender. I have also had people ask what cut of meat it is, and eyebrows will go up when you tell them it is chuck, because it is delicious prepared this way.

OLD FASHIONED POT ROAST AND GRAVY



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This is one of my slow cooker stand by's I make this at least 3 times a month. My sweetie loves gravy and this recipie is loved by every man I ever cooked it for. If you have a man that you want to impress, fix this for him. Because it is cooked in the slowcooker, it always comes out fork tender, and supper is ready when you...

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Categories     Roasts

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lb any type beef roast, chuck, london broil, antyhing that is on sale
1 Tbsp vegtable oil
2 sprig(s) celery tops, chopped
1 can(s) beer, any kind cook likes
1/2 small bag baby carrots ( if you love cooked carrots, use the whole bag)
10 oz bag frozen pearl onions.
14 oz can beef broth
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper, or to taste
2 medium bay leaves
1/2 tsp dried parsley
gravy;
1/2 c cold water
3/4 c cornstarch
1 tsp gravy master optional

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the roast in vegtable oil, turning to brown on all sides.
  • 2. Put a disposable crock pot liner in your cooker.
  • 3. Put your veggies, celery tops, beef broth,and seasonings in.
  • 4. Put browned meat on top of veggies.
  • 5. In the pan that you browned the roast in, pour 1/2 can of beer, bring to boil to deglaze all those lovely crunchies. That's where all the love is.
  • 6. Pour the beer mixture over the meat, the other half of the can either give to the nearest man,or the cook can have it!
  • 7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • 8. When you are just about ready to eat, remove the meat and veggies, put on a platter and cover to keep warm.
  • 9. Pour the juices from the slow cooker into a fry pan, makes it easier to boil the gravy, and use a spatula instead of a spoon.
  • 10. Combine all the gravy ingredients in a bowl.
  • 11. Bring the cooking juices to a gentle boil, add your gravy ingredients a little at a time, stirring constantly until thickened.

OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST (GEDAEMPFTE FLEISCH)



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From Jewish Cookery by Leah H. Leonard. I haven't tried it yet but it sounds familiar except for the green pepper.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Stew

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lbs beef brisket, can use middle chuck, beef shoulder
3 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, shredded
1 stalk celery, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons chicken fat, knows as schmaltz
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 bay leaves
10 peppercorns
1 1/2 cups soup stock or 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy pot and braise the meat until evenly browned on all sides.
  • Add remaining ingredients in the order listed, cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Slice when tender and serve with gravy from pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1052.7, Fat 86.8, SaturatedFat 34.3, Cholesterol 226.2, Sodium 985.3, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.9, Protein 52.1

CONTEST-WINNING OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST



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Every time I fix this recipe for friends, it's asked for - and usually by the husbands! As a new mom (Mike and I are the parents of a 9-month-old son) who works full-time, I also like how easy it is to prepare. It's one of our favorites. Some people I've shared the recipe with have used a beef brisket in place of the regular roast. For a bit different taste, I at times add red wine vinegar. My mom started me cooking young. I made my first from-scratch Thanksgiving dinner at 13. After that, I figured I could tackle about any cooking! -Georgia Edgington, Crystal, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef eye round roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 cup water
1 envelope onion soup mix
4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place roast in an ungreased roasting pan. Combine the chili sauce, water and onion soup mix; pour over roast. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours. , Cut roast into 1/2-in. slices; return to pan. Top with the potatoes, carrots and celery. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender, stirring the vegetables once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

OLD FASHIONED POT ROAST WITH ONION GRAVY



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Categories     Beef     Roast

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 5 to 6 pound first-cut brisket of beef or boneless
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 onions, cut into ½ inch rings
1 cup celery, chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup dry white wine
½ teaspoon thyme (dried)
½ teaspoon paprika
1 bay leaf
6 carrots, cut into ½ inch slices on the diagonal
(4 medium potatoes, cut and diced (optional))
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Fresh parsley sprigs to garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse meat under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim any visible fat, then dust meat with flour. In a large Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add meat and cook until browned on underside, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn meat and cook until underside is browned, 5 to 6 minutes longer. Remove to a plate. Preheat oven to 325f. Add remaining oil to Dutch oven and stir in onions. Cook until onions begin to soften and color, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer add wine and cook down 4 to 5 min. Pour in tomato juice, stirring and scraping to pick up any bits from bottom. Season with thyme, papnka, and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return beef to pot and add enough water to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil and skim any foam that comes to the surface. Cover tightly and cook in the oven until beef is fork-tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes to pot and cook until tender, 30 to 60 min. Remove Dutch oven from the oven and remove cover. If liquid is too thin, remove the beef to a deep serving platter and reduce gravy to thicken slightly. Spoon gravy with onions and carrots around beef and garnish with parsley. Serve meat carved into ¼ inch slices.

OLD-FASHIONED POT ROAST



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Categories     Beef     Stew

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3- to 3 1/2-pound boneless beef pot roast (rump or chuck)
1 envelope onion or beefy onion soup mix
2 1/4 cups water

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, brown beef; add soup mix blended with water. Simmer, covered, turning occasionally, 2 1/2 hours or till beef is tender. If desired, chicken gravy.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful pot roast, use a chuck roast or rump roast.
  • Browning the roast before braising it adds depth of flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your pot roast, such as carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions.
  • For a thicker gravy, add a cornstarch or flour slurry to the braising liquid.
  • Serve pot roast with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned pot roast is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that will warm your soul. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful dish, give old-fashioned pot roast a try. You won't be disappointed.

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