SAVORY RUBBED POT ROAST AND GRAVY
I surprised myself with this roast. I had my heart set on beef brisket. When you live in a small town, sometimes things don't work out the way you plan. Our local grocery store didn't have briskets. This recipe certainly elevates an inexpensive cut of meat into something worthy of a special meal. The rub seemed to have cooked...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Roasts
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. RUB: Mix rub ingredients together. Store in ziploc bag or jar and use as needed. This makes a lot and there will be a good bit leftover. NOTE: this rub was intended to be used on a beef brisket, however, it was excellent on this chuck roast!
- 2. Lightly oil meat with vegetable oil and generously spread rub on meat. Wrap meat in plastic wrap; refridgerate for a few hours or over night. NOTE: I wrapped overnight.
- 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 4. BROWING AND COOKING ROAST: Pour oil into pot; heat over medium high heat (on stovetop). Add roast to pot; cook roast for 15 minutes (turning once) until beef is browned. NOTE: Don't bypass this step; browning/searing beef first is essential to creating a rich flavor base.
- 5. Place onion around roast and cook uncovered for another 15 minutes or until onions begin to brown. Turn roast once.
- 6. Add celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to pot. Pour in 4 cups of beef stock (or water) and wine. Cover and place in pre-heated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until fork tender. Turn roast one time 1/2 way through cooking time. NOTE: may need to add additional water toward end of cooking time.
- 7. Remove roast from pot, cover and keep warm; set aside.
- 8. GRAVY: Sorry there are no measurements for the gravy, it's just one of those dishes you have to work with to get it right. Strain the drippings from the roast into a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add a few heaping spoonfuls (one at a time) of flour to the hot drippings; stirring to make paste. NOTE: you dont want this paste too dry or too wet. Add warm water, a cup at a time; stir. Keep adding additional water (and continue stirring) until your gravy is the consistancy you like. NOTE: If you used the rub recipe I used, no additonal seasoning is necessary. Spoon gravy over slices of roast, mashed potatoes and/or biscuits.
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Hafiz Umair
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The meat was dry and the gravy was flavorless. I would not recommend it.
emran Miah
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The meat was tough and the gravy was watery. I would not recommend it.
Ubaidullah Sheikh
[email protected]This recipe was too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it was much better.
Toshke
[email protected]This pot roast was a bit dry, but the gravy was delicious. I would try it again with a different cut of meat.
Arifur Rahaman Nafish
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The pot roast was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Israr Khan
[email protected]This pot roast was delicious! The meat was so tender and the gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Amy Daniels
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The pot roast was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I highly recommend it.
Arian vlogs
[email protected]This pot roast recipe is a winner! The meat was fall-apart tender and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jaylen Deavonta
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The pot roast is always tender and flavorful, and the gravy is perfect.
Ayat Niazi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pot roast was juicy and delicious, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Shahbaz Khan zai
[email protected]I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The rub is so flavorful, and the meat is always fall-apart tender. Highly recommend!
Ayaan Chaudhary
[email protected]This pot roast recipe was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.