Yankee Pot Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
604 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Yankee Pot Roast
Description
In this Yankee Pot Roast recipe, a 4-pound chuck roast is browned to develop flavor, then cooked covered in beef broth for over two hours to become tender. Salt, pepper, crushed rosemary, carrots sliced lengthwise, and small peeled onions are added partway through cooking, allowing the vegetables to soften and absorb the braising flavors. The long, gentle simmer breaks down connective tissues, resulting in a moist, flavorful roast.
After cooking, the meat and vegetables are transferred to a serving platter, and the pan juices are transformed into a rich gravy by slowly stirring in a mixture of flour and water until thickened, then seasoned further as needed. This gravy complements the roast and vegetables well.
This dish is fitting for a comforting main meal, often served alongside mashed potatoes or other hearty sides. It highlights traditional American pot roast preparations for robust flavor and tenderness. The included vegetables add natural sweetness and texture contrast within the braise.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chuck roast
- 10 1/2 ounces beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt plus extra to season the gravy
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus extra to season the gravy, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary crushed
- 4 carrot chopped lengthwise
- 8 small onion peeled, white
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Brown the beef on both sides in a large heavy pan.
- Pour in the beef broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, rosemary, carrots, and onions.
- Cover the pot and cook for 1 more hour, or until vegetables are done.
- Transfer the beef and vegetables to a serving dish.
- Combine the flour with 1/4 cup water and mix well. Then stir the flour mixture slowly into the pan juices.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy is thickened.
- Season with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 604 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 604kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 433mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1167mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6.8mg | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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