Pot Roast of Your Choice is one of those wonderful dishes that fills your home with the most comforting aromas while you’re preparing it. I’ve made this recipe countless times, and it never fails to bring smiles to the dinner table.
The secret to a truly tender and flavorful roast is starting with quality beef and that golden sear from good olive oil—it locks in all those delicious juices. Low and slow cooking in the oven at a gentle temperature transforms even tougher cuts into something melt-in-your-mouth wonderful.
This is the kind of meal I remember my own grandmother making on Sunday afternoons, and now I love preparing it for my family when we all gather together. There’s something special about sharing a pot roast—it brings everyone closer around the table.
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Pot Roast of Your Choice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 pound Beef
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325F (160C).
- In a 5 quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
- Add the meat to the hot oil along with flavoring vegetables.
- Brown the meat on all sides.
- Stir vegetables occasionally.
- Add the liquids and seasonings.
- Cover and bake for 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours, or until the meat is fork- tender.
- Transfer the meat to a cutting board.
- Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes, discard any bay leaves and/ or citrus peel and skim the fat from sauce.
- If you like, thicken the sauce by stirring in 3 tablespoons flour mixed with 1/4 cup water.
- Slice the meat across the grain and serve with the sauce.
