Classic and Tender Stovetop Yankee Pot Roast Recipe

Indulge in this classic and tender Stovetop Yankee Pot Roast. This recipe combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and savory broth for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, this pot roast will impress everyone with its amazing flavors. Best of all, it's simple to prepare on the stovetop in just a few easy steps. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the beef and the deliciously rich and flavorful gravy!

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1. Season the beef roast generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned. Remove the roast from the pot and set it aside.
4. In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
5. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
6. Pour in the beef broth and red wine (if using). Stir in Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste.
7. Tie the fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves together with kitchen twine and add them to the pot.
8. Return the seared beef roast to the pot, nestling it among the vegetables and herbs.
9. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
10. Once the beef is cooked, carefully remove it from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board.
11. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked vegetables to a serving dish, leaving the liquid in the pot.
12. To make the gravy, strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a separate saucepan. Discard the herbs and solids.
13. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the strained cooking liquid.
14. Cook the gravy over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened to your desired consistency.
15. Meanwhile, slice the beef roast against the grain into thick slices.
16. Serve the sliced pot roast with the cooked vegetables and the delicious gravy on top.
17. Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Stovetop Yankee Pot Roast with your favorite sides!

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