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Favorite Pot Roast

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home's Fast Family Favorites

"This hearty beef roast with potatoes and carrots makes enough for a family of four with plenty left over."

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 pounds boneless rump roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 8 large carrots
  • 1 pound small onions, peeled
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven, brown the roast in oil.
  2. Combine salt, pepper and thyme; sprinkle over meat. Add bay leaf and 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots and onions. Cover and simmer 45 minutes longer or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Remove the roast and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Discard bay leaf.
  4. Skim fat from pan juices; add water to measure 2 cups. Mix flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in browning sauce if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Slice roast; serve with vegetables and gravy.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by Ellen
This was my fisrt time making this recipe. My family loved it!!! My husband was always a fan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2008 by chloenavasmommy
This roast turned out pretty good, but without the modifications I made I think it would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by IstyMae
This is the only pot roast recipe I use! I've been making this since I first found it in one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by Patti
I just made this recipe and I loved it. The only thing different I did was I took roasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2008 by JAMVS
This was a great recipe. Only changes I made were to coat the beef in seasonings (I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by Sal
Followed the recipe and it was a little bland, wasn't bad just boring. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by Sallyvw
fried meat,cook in water add beef flavor(beef broth),let it cook til tender add little brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by Mel in Miami
Loved it! I added alittle sherry to the gravy and it was delicious!I also browned the meat on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by CaboMama
Wow, my husband and I are not pot roast fans, but this is probably one of the best I've had! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by BLUEBUG52