Tender Pot Roast simmered in a rich gravy full of flavour is a perfect weekday or weekend dinner. Slow Cooker, Instant Pot and Oven methods included!Fall apart, tender Pot Roast slow cooked and smothered in a delicious gravy with potatoes and carrots. A warm and hearty dinner recipe… this beef roast is a perfect complete meal you can prepare with minimum effort. Show
A reader favourite now on video! When it comes to a Sunday dinner, nothing beats a classic as pot roast! Slow cooked dinners that can be cooked in a slow cooker, instant pot or in the oven. A complete meal with veggies cooked right along your meat. WHAT IS POT ROAST?Pot roast is a big, tough beef cut (usually a cheap cut perfect for slow cooking), seared, covered and cooked slow with herbs and veggies in a flavourful broth until fall apart tender. A good pot roast can be made with any cut of beef roast: chuck roast, round roast, or briskets. The beef is seasoned and seared then added to your slow cooker or Instant pot with a braising liquid—for this recipe you’re going to use beef broth and balsamic vinegar which helps tenderise the meat and add a deeper flavour. There are three main steps to the most perfect Pot Roast, whichever option you choose:
The amazing bonus is the rich gravy that get cooked right in the pot to drizzle all over your beef roast! POT ROAST VEGETABLESA pot roast usually includes a classic mix: POTATOES: Yukon gold or red potatoes peeled russet potatoes. You will love the buttery texture of Yukon months pot roast recipe. BEST ROASTS FOR MAKING POT ROASTTough cuts with lots of connective tissue that would be like chewing shoe leather if you cooked it quickly in a pan are the perfect cuts to use.
Slow cooking these cuts breaks the collagen down, tenderising the meat. The beef releases its juices into the broth, providing your roast with incredible flavour. Adding flour or cornstarch turns that liquid gold into a delicious, thick gravy. HOW TO MAKE POT ROAST IN A SLOW COOKER (CROCK POT)Season roast with a good amount of salt and pepper and sear on all sides until browned (about 5-6 minutes each side). Transfer roast to the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker. Add in all remaining ingredients and cook on low 8 hours. The meat will be so tender and falling apart, and the vegetables soft. Remember to taste test and add any extra balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt or pepper, until reaching your desired flavour. PRO TIP: It’s better to cook pot roast on the low setting rather than the high setting when it comes to pot roast. Your meat will be tender and delicious every time. HOW TO MAKE POT ROAST IN AN INSTANT POT (ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER)Heat oil in the Instant Pot and set to ‘Saute’. When oil is hot, sear on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes each side). Add in all remaining ingredients and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a 15 minute natural release. Then use the quick pressure lever to release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove lid and transfer roast and veggies to a warm plate. PRO TIP: the natural release portion of electric pressure cooking is an important step. We have found that if you release the pressure immediately after cooking, your beef may toughen up. Letting the pressure cooker sit for 15 minutes during the natural release stage produces a tender result. OVEN METHOD:Use a dutch or heavy based oven-proof pot to sear your well-seasoned seasoned roast. Transfer roast to a plate. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the stock and balsamic vinegar to deglaze your pan, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in the flour and let cook for about 4 minutes (don’t worry about any lumps, they will cook out). Add the rest of your ingredients, bring to a simmer, cover with lid (or foil) and transfer to your preheated oven. Roast for 3-4 hours, or until meat is starting to falling apart. Transfer the roast, carrots, and potatoes to a warm plate, and use a spoon to skim the fat off the surface of the cooking liquid. Cut the roast into thick slices, and serve with the vegetables. SERVE WITH:Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe WATCH US MAKE POT ROAST RIGHT HERE!
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Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4210IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4.7mg When should I add potatoes to slow cooker?The potatoes and carrots should only be added during the last 45 minutes of cooking so they don't overcook. What is this?
Do you need to cover the roast with water in a slow cooker?Should A Roast Be Covered With Liquid In A Slow Cooker? You do not have to cover a roast with liquid in a slow cooker. No matter the size of the roast you want to cook in the slow cooker, the amount of liquid should never cover more than half of the roast.
How do you keep roast beef from drying out in a slow cooker?Less tender cuts of meat are best for this type of cooking.. Brown your meat. Browning helps the meat retain its moisture during cooking in a slow cooker.. Leaner cuts of meat will become a bit dryer in a slow cooker than fatty cuts. ... . Marinate your meat overnight before cooking.. Can you overcook roast beef in a slow cooker?Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.
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