Growing up, my mother would make pot roast for a Sunday meal, or for when we had company; it's a lovely reminder of home.
Provided by Patricia Heaton
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Dinner Beef Braise Apple Juice Winter
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
- Combine the salt, pepper, and ground fennel in a small bowl. Generously season the roast with the spice mixture.
- Add enough oil to a large Dutch oven to coat the bottom. Heat it over medium-high heat, add the roast, and sear 8 to 10 minutes total, turning to brown all sides. Transfer the roast to a bowl.
- Add the carrots, onions, and garlic and season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté the vegetables until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Remove the vegetables and place in a clean bowl.
- Deglaze the pot with 1 cup of the cider. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pot. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Add 2 cups of the broth and bring it to a boil again.
- Add 4 sprigs of the thyme, the rosemary, bay leaf, and roast to the pot (reserving the vegetables in the bowl). Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot, place it in the oven, and roast for 2 hours. Add the reserved vegetables and roast for 1 more hour, until the roast is fork-tender but not mushy.
- Remove the roast and vegetables to a large bowl or platter and cover to keep warm. Let the braising liquid cool slightly, then strain the liquid into a bowl (discard the solids).
- Skim off any fat that has risen to the top.
- Purée the braising liquid in a blender.
- To make the sauce, heat 2 tablespoons oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine with the oil. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup cider and the tomato paste and mix well.
- Return the braising liquid to the pot along with the remaining 1 1/2 cups beef broth and the remaining 2 thyme sprigs. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce is thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the thyme sprigs.
- To serve, slice the pot roast, arrange the vegetables around it, and pour the sauce over the top.
- Variations: Tipsy Pot Roast
- In many pot roast recipes, there is an element of alcohol. In mine, I use hard cider, but you can also try red wine, a heavy beer, or-for your Irish friends-Guinness. The booze gives the meat an extra dimension but won't get the family hammered.
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Aasha Shrestha
[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection.
Patty Medina
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Farhan Laziz
[email protected]I made this pot roast last night and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This is the best pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection.
Rachel Arlook
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a winner! 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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[email protected]I made this pot roast last night and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This is the best pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Malik Baba
[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection.
Maher Iftikhar
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Reker Pokuta
[email protected]I made this pot roast last night and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This is the best pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Zain Walid
[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection.
Dolon Ahmmed
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a winner! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Pir Mohammed
[email protected]I made this pot roast last night and it was delicious! The meat was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jordyn Yearby
[email protected]This is the best pot roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Johannes Seretsi
[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is always so tender and juicy, and the vegetables are always cooked to perfection.
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[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a keeper! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.