Company Pot Roast
- Level: Easy
- Total: 3 hr 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 3 hr
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 770
- Total Fat
- 49 g
- Saturated Fat
- 19 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 7 g
- Protein
- 47 g
- Cholesterol
- 161 mg
- Sodium
- 1359 mg
- Level: Easy
- Total: 3 hr 20 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 3 hr
- Yield: 8 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 8 servings
- Calories
- 770
- Total Fat
- 49 g
- Saturated Fat
- 19 g
- Carbohydrates
- 25 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 4 g
- Sugar
- 7 g
- Protein
- 47 g
- Cholesterol
- 161 mg
- Sodium
- 1359 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Pat the beef dry with a paper towel. Season the roast all over with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Dredge the whole roast in flour, including the ends. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the roast and sear for 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn and sear the other side and then turn and sear the ends. This should take 4 to 5 minutes for each side. Remove the roast to a large plate.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onions, celery, leeks, garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper and cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the wine and Cognac and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, bouillon cube, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Tie the thyme and rosemary together with kitchen string and add to the pot. Put the roast back into the pot, bring to a boil, and cover. Place in the oven for 2 1/2 hours, until the meat is fork tender or about 160 degrees F internally. Turn the heat down to 250 degrees F after about an hour to keep the sauce at a simmer.
- Remove the roast to a cutting board. Remove the herb bundle and discard. Skim off as much fat as possible from the sauce. Transfer half the sauce and vegetables to a blender or a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree until smooth. Pour the puree back into the pot, place on the stovetop over low heat, and return the sauce to a simmer. Place 2 tablespoons flour and the butter in a small bowl and mash them together with a fork. Stir into the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Taste for seasonings. Remove the strings from the roast, and slice the meat. Serve warm with the sauce spooned over it.
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Recipe Review Highlights
The recipe produces a rich, flavorful sauce and tender, juicy meat that are consistently praised by people. The sauce is enhanced by the combination of red wine, tomatoes, and various vegetables.
Many people have successfully substituted ingredients, such as using a smaller piece of meat, beef stock instead of chicken broth, or omitting the cognac. They also suggest using an immersion blender to puree some of the vegetables if they prefer a smoother sauce.
This recipe is highly recommended for both casual family dinners and formal gatherings. Many people have made it for company and have received rave reviews.
