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Related VideoLeave a ReviewReviewsBe the first to review this recipe You can rate this recipe by giving it a score of one, two, three, or four forks, which will be averaged out with other cooks' ratings. If you like, you can also share your specific comments, positive or negative - as well as any tips or substitutions - in the written review space. I have a couple of “go-to” dishes that I like to make when we invite friends over for dinner. Those dishes have a couple of things in common. (1) They look and taste good (2) they can be made ahead of time, and (3) they are restaurant-quality dishes with a homemade feel. Though it changes time to time, I usually make crab cakes as appetizer and my mom’s beef stew with bulgur as entrée served with a big green salad. For dessert, I go for, my favorite, French Calvados apple cake served with homemade vanilla ice cream. Over the years I served this menu to my guests, I have never met anyone who was not WOW’ed by it. This Company Pot Roast dish is my new favorite and it seems like it will replace my mom’s beef stew. In my opinion, it is truly the perfect pot roast recipe you can find on the internet. The best part of it is that, as in all recipes by Ina Garten, it is foolproof. Believe me, I have made several pot roasts in my life and I do not remember one that turned out as good as this one in my first try. Staying true to its name, Company Pot Roast, it is perfect when you need to feed a crowd. It is made with chuck roast, a fairly inexpensive thick cut of beef. As in most pot roast dishes, it takes several hours to roast in the oven, but for this one, the end result is totally worth it. How To Make Dutch Oven Pot RoastIna Garten’s Pot Roast Recipe has 4 folds. First, you tie the chuck roast. It is important to tie the roast before searing to ensure that it keeps its shape during cooking. Tying prevents it from spreading out and also losing its flavorful juices. If you do not know how to tie a roast, no need to worry. This quick video will show you how to tie the meat. Second, you sear the meat, sauté the vegetables, and place everything in your Dutch oven to let the oven do its magic. Once it is tied, all you have to do is to sear it, cook the vegetables, and roast them all together in the oven to roast for 3 hours. At the end of 3 hours, you have a wonderful cut of meat to serve over rice or bulgur pilaf. Here I want to mention, the below recipe was made in a 5 1/2 quart Dutch Oven. I used 3 1/2 pounds of chuck roast. It yielded 4-6 servings. If you are planning to serve a larger crowd and have a bigger dutch oven, feel free to use larger meat. Third, you let the rest meat and reduce some of its juices to use as sauce: In addition to a soft and flavorful cut of pot roast, this recipe yields a lot of vegetable sauce. Once you take out the meat out of the pan, you can do one of two things with the sauce: Option 1: Strain it and place the juices into a saucepan and reduce until it thickens, about 15-20 minutes. You can use the leftover veggies to serve on the side, blend them to make soup or to use in omelets. Option 2: You can blend the sauce using an immersion blender, cook it a little bit to reduce it and then serve as a sauce to drizzle over the meat. I prefer the first option as it is more visually appealing and the reduced sauce is incredible when drizzled over the meat, but it is totally up to you. That evening, my husband had no idea that I was making this dish. As he walked into the house and inhaled the amazing smell of the meat roasting for the last 3 hours, he said that he doesn’t know what I am making but he sure knows we are going to have a feast for dinner. He was right- I cannot imagine a better dish to impress my family and friends. Try it, I promise this is the best recipe for pot roast and it will not disappoint. If You Liked This Recipe for Pot Roast, You Might Also Like:
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Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 4 hrs This Company Pot Roast is an old Ina Garten recipe that I use often especially when I am entertaining a crowd. It does require a little bit of advance prepping, but I think it is SOOO worth it.In my version, I served it over my bulgur pilaf, but you can serve it with any other grain or vegetable side dish you like.
Calories: 697kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 264mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6864IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 7mg Course: Main Dishes Cuisine: American This recipe is adapted with changes from Barefoot Contessa’s Company Pot Roast recipe from her Back to Basics Cookbook. Like this recipe? Consider sharing:CLAIM YOUR FREE E-BOOKSign up to get your free 50-page e-book of wholesome vegetarian salad recipes and receive weekly updates and goodies from me. Do you have to sear a pot roast before putting it in the oven?Sear before roasting
To guarantee a well-caramelized crust, sear the roast in 1-3 tablespoons of oil for two to three minutes per side, either in the roasting pan or a skillet, before putting it into the oven.
How long does pot roast take to cook at 250 degrees?Cover and roast at 250 degrees on center rack for 2 hours. Remove from oven and take roast from pan. Add vegetables to pan and stir to coat well. Return meat to pan (upside-down), cover, and continue roasting for an additional 2 - 3 hours until meat and veggies are fork tender.
How do I make my pot roast tender?Low and Slow is the Way to Go
Whether you cook your pot roast using a stovetop, oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker method, you'll always get the most tender and flavorful results if you use low temperatures over a long period of time.
Do you have to brown a roast before putting it in the crockpot?"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."
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