Pot Roast And Carrots Food

OVEN POT ROAST WITH CARROTS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle roast well with salt and pepper.
• Place in a large roasting pan.
• Add water, cover and cook roast for 1 1/2 hours in a 325* oven.
• Uncover and arrange vegetables around roast in pan.
• Recover and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours longer or until meat and vegetables are both fork tender.

PERFECT POT ROAST WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Dredge or coat the pot roast with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the flour.
• Heat the oil in a heavy Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add the flour-coated roast and cook, turning to brown all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Place the sliced onions in the pan and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot, until lightly browned.
• Place the roast on top of the onions and season with the salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup of the broth or water and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for 2 hours.
• Add the potatoes, carrots, and quartered onions and cover and slowly simmer for 1 hour longer.
• With a slotted spoon, remove the beef and vegetables to a warm platter and keep warm .
• To make the gravy, add enough broth or water to the pot roast liquid to make 2 cups. Heat over medium heat.
• Mix remaining 2 tablespoons flour with a little cold water in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Stir the flour mixture into the warmed broth and season to taste. Simmer, stirring, until thickened.
• Slice the roast. Pour the gravy over the pot roast and vegetables or serve on the side.