Geraldines Pot Roast Food

PERFECT POT ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
• Generously salt and pepper the chuck roast.
• Heat the olive oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the halved onions to the pot, browning them on both sides. Remove the onions to a plate.
• Throw the carrots into the same very hot pot and toss them around a bit until slightly browned, about a minute or so. Reserve the carrots with the onions.
• If needed, add a bit more olive oil to the very hot pot. Place the meat in the pot and sear it for about a minute on all sides until it is nice and brown all over. Remove the roast to a plate.
• With the burner still on high, use either red wine or beef broth (about 1 cup) to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom with a whisk. Place the roast back into the pot and add enough beef stock to cover the meat halfway.
• Add in the onions and the carrots, along with the fresh herbs.
• Put the lid on, then roast for 3 hours for a 3-pound roast. For a 4 to 5-pound roast, plan on 4 hours. The roast is ready when it's fall-apart tender.

GERALDINE'S POT ROAST

Steps:

• Season the brisket with salt and pepper and dust it with flour. In a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven with a tight lid, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over high heat. Add the brisket and brown on all sides. Transfer the meat to a plate.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oregano, red wine and stock and bring to a boil.
• Return the meat to the pot, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Stir in the olives, mustard and tomato paste, and simmer for an additional hour, until the meat is very tender.
• Transfer the meat to a platter. If the sauce in the pot seems too watery, simmer, uncovered, until it thickens slightly. Season the sauce with the salt and pepper and pour over the meat. Serve immediately.

CLASSIC POT ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toss together the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, and black pepper. Pat the beef dry with paper towel and season the beef on all sides with the spice mixture.
• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven and sear the roast to form a mice crust. Remove the meat and add the last tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Sear the other side until crusted. About 5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a rimmed dish.

POT ROAST WITH GUINNESS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole and brown the meat on all sides; remove from pan and drain.
• Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender and just starting to brown, stirring constantly.
• Add the celery, carrots, and potatoes and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until they start to get some color.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 more minute; blend in the stock and Guinness, mixing until combined.
• Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add the bay leaf, thyme, sugar.
• mustard, tomato paste, and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
• Place the brisket on top, and cover tightly; place in the oven and cook for 2 1/2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender (adjust the seasoning and add a pinch more of sugar if necessary).