LIGHT POT ROAST

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A tasty comfort meal provided by Better Homes and Gardens: Family Favorites Made Lighter. This recipe recommends that you use half the meat for the meal, and chill the rest for sandwiches.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs beef round rump roast or 2 lbs chuck arm pot roast
nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 small carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into diagonal 1 inch chunks
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Trim fat from roast.
  • Spray a dutch oven with cooking spray and preheat to medium.
  • Brown roast on all sides.
  • Drain fat.
  • In a small bowl mix the 1/2 cup water, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon granules, and basil.
  • Pour over the meat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the dutch oven.
  • Cover and simmer for another 45 to 60 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Add more water if needed.
  • Remove meat and vegetables to a platter and keep warm.
  • Pour the pan juices into a metal bowl and place the metal bowl in ice water to solidify the fat.
  • Skim off the fat.
  • You need 1 cup of pan juices, so add water if necessary to make the full cup.
  • Whisk together the 1/4 cup water and flour until smooth.
  • Stir in the pan juices and return to the dutch oven.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook another minute and serve the gravy with the meat and veggies.

Landing Canada
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


muhammad siraj
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This was a great recipe! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Caleb Mesfin
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Julie Richards
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Vasuez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


william russell
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This was a great recipe! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Shareef Fareedi
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ash Smith
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Caden Milligan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Subash Rimal
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This was a great recipe! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Kimeng Benedict
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Aprille Wright
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashely Cipriani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Abdiqadir Juba
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This was a great recipe! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Naz Islam
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


kira kitay
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Ziyenge
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meat is so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


shantal pina
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This was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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