AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN CLASSIC BEEF POT ROAST RECIPE - (4.1/5)

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America's test kitchen classic beef pot roast Recipe - (4.1/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless chuck-eye roast (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), pulled into two pieces at natural seam and trimmed of fat (see note)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin (about 2 cups)
1 large carrot, chopped medium (about 1 cup)
1 celery rib, chopped medium (about 3/4 cup)
2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
1 cup beef broth, plus 1 to 2 cups for sauce (see note)
1/2 cup dry red wine, plus 1/4 cup for sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 sprig plus 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
Ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle pieces of meat with 1 tablespoon salt (1 1/2 teaspoons if using table salt), place on wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet, and let stand at room temperature 1 hour. 2. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees F. Heat butter in heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. When foaming subsides, add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add carrot and celery; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes longer. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 cup broth, 1/2 cup wine, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme sprig; bring to simmer. 3. Pat beef dry with paper towels and season generously with pepper. Using 3 pieces of kitchen twine, tie each piece of meat into loaf shape for even cooking. 4. Nestle meat on top of vegetables. Place large piece of foil over pot and cover tightly with lid; transfer pot to oven. Cook beef until fully tender and sharp knife easily slips in and out of meat, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, turning halfway through cooking. 5. Transfer roasts to cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Strain liquid through mesh strainer into 4-cup liquid measuring cup. Discard bay leaf and thyme sprig. Transfer vegetables to blender jar. Allow liquid to settle 5 minutes, then skim any fat off surface. Add beef broth as necessary to bring liquid amount to 3 cups. Place liquid in blender with vegetables and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer sauce to medium saucepan and bring to simmer over medium heat. 6. While sauce heats, remove twine from roast and slice against grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer meat to large serving platter. Stir chopped thyme, 1/4 cup wine, and balsamic vinegar into sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon half of sauce over meat; pass remaining sauce separately. Serves 6 to 8 Excerpted from America's Test Kitchen, Episode 1101: Old-Fashioned Sunday Dinners © 2011 America's Test Kitchen. Photograph by Carl Tremblay.

Syed ali madni
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This is the best beef pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful and the gravy is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahid Sheikh
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the gravy is perfect. I love to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Amir Faraz
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. The beef is tender and flavorful and the gravy is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arbaj Rain
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the beef and the gravy. I will definitely be making this again.


The real Matilda
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This is my go-to recipe for beef pot roast. The meat is always tender and flavorful and the gravy is delicious. I love to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Rizwan Iqbal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and juicy and the gravy is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


shakieyra otunla
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The beef is fall-apart tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Liezel Sioting
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I'm not a big fan of beef pot roast, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Saroj Glan
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This is a great recipe for a family dinner. The beef is tender and the gravy is flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Erau Innocent
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I love this recipe! The beef is always so tender and juicy. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Sohan Islam
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This is the best beef pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and flavorful and the gravy is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amanda Barnes
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The beef was so tender and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Sani Howlader
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef was fall-apart tender and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a hit with my family.


Omor Faruk
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This was my first time making beef pot roast and it turned out great! The meat was tender and juicy and the gravy was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kota Top
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is so tender and the gravy is delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Aphiwe Mxokozeli
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This beef pot roast recipe is a classic for a reason. The meat is fall-apart tender and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.