Pot Roast with Vegetables
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pot roast (rump or lean chuck), about 3 to 4 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespooons butter or margarine
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
- 1 teaspoon leaf thyme, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, crumbled
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth
- 8 to 12 small white onions, peeled
- 6 to 8 medium carrots, halved crosswise then halved lengthwise
- 1 small rutabaga, cut in 1-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
PREPARATION:
Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot over medium heat; brown roast for about 20 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Add sliced onion, garlic, thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, pepper and salt to the meat drippings; stir and cook for about 30 seconds. Add beef broth; bring to a boil.Reduce heat, cover, and simmer slowly for about 2 hours. Turn meat from time to time. Add small white onions, carrots, and rutabaga. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Transfer meat and vegetables to a hot platter and keep warm while making gravy. Strain the liquid remaining in the pot. Measure 2 cups, adding a little water to measure 2 cups if necessary; return to Dutch oven. Pour 1/4 cup of water into a measuring cup. Add flour and stir with a small whisk or fork until mixture is smooth. Gradually add flour mixture to liquid and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Pot roast serves 6 to 8.
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posted by Chira @ 12:00 AM
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