Pot Roast

When I was a youngster, we always had some sort of roast on Sundays. One of my very favorites was pot roast, served with mashed taters smothered in gravy along with a veggie. I don’t recall whether or not my Mom used this particular recipe, but it’s been one of my family’s favorites since the 70’s. It couldn’t be any easier to prepare and the end result is beyond amazing. It’s for sure a comfort food, bringing back loads of fond memories.

Pot Roast

Recipe by Diane BeckerCourse: Uncategorized
Servings

6

servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ½-3 pound chuck roast

  • 1 ½Tablespoons bacon grease or olive oil

  • 1 envelope dry onion soup mix

  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 cups water

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  • 1-2 Tablespoon corn starch

  • 1/2 cup cold water

Directions

  • In a deep skillet or dutch oven, brown the roast in the bacon grease/oil.
  • Add the soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover with a lid and simmer for 2 to 2 ½ hours or until tender, turning after 1 hour.
  • When the meat reaches desired tenderness, remove to a serving platter.
  • Put the water and cornstarch in a cup and stir until the cornstarch has dissolved and mixture is free of any lumps.
  • Add it to the liquid in the skillet, mixing well.
  • Turn the heat up and boil until the gravy has thickened.
  • Drizzle some of the gravy over the roast, if desired.
  • 10. Serve!

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