Plum Pot Roast is one of those wonderful dishes that brings together sweet and savory in the most delightful way, and I just know your family will be asking for seconds. The tender beef and juicy plums create a sauce that’s absolutely divine, and it’s easier to make than you’d think.
What makes this recipe so special is the combination of warm spices like chili powder and nutmeg working together with fresh plums to create a rich, complex flavor that you simply can’t get any other way. The plums melt right into the sauce as everything simmers, giving you a dish that tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
I love serving this to family gatherings because it fills the whole house with the most wonderful aroma, and everyone always wants to know my secret. This is the kind of meal that brings people together around the table, and the memories made while sharing it are just as sweet as the plums in the pot.
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Plum Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Beef
- 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 45 g Onions
- 1 cup Plums
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 375 ml Alcoholic Beverage
- 2 teaspoon Corn
Instructions
- Brown roast in the oil.
- Combine soup mix, sauce, seasonings, sugar & beer, blending to mix.
- Pour over the roast; cover tightly & cook in a slow oven (160.C)for 2 1/2-2 3/4 hours, turning occasionally, until tender.
- Remove meat from pan and thicken pan juices on the stove.
- (you may need to add some cornflour to thicken the sauce to your liking).
- Serve sliced meat with sauce.
