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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 27, 2009 12:53 AM
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I am so glad to know you enjoyed it! Throw in the mushrooms next time! Sounds like a good idea!
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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 26, 2009 8:30 PM
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Hey all - just wanted to let you know what a HUGE hit this was at my house!
I did end up cooking it layered over the potatoes and carrots and it worked out really well. I didn't have any Heinz 57 in the house (when on earth did I run out of THAT??) so I substituted some of that brown cooking boquet stuff and Jack Daniels BBQ sauce instead and cut back a wee bit on the balsamic vinegar. It was GREAT - I only wished I'd added some mushrooms... but I really like mushrooms. And I didn't need to thicken the gravy at all.
Jen is right, the leftover sandwiches are GREAT!! Thanks again for a nice change from my usual pot roast!
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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 20, 2009 5:44 PM
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This sounds so good, and it obviously went over well with your husband.  I've never heard of cutting a roast over 3 lbs in half before crock potting it - good tip! Now I want pot roast. -- Lisa |
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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 19, 2009 8:15 PM
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Gibber, if you do put the carrots and potatoes in there, let me know how it comes out, please. I might have to try it. The gravy soaked into the potatoes while cooking should be delicious!
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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 19, 2009 5:10 PM
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Hey Gibber! Crock pot recipes recommend cutting roasts over 3 pounds in half for safety reasons. They say the middle of the roast will remain at too low of a temperature for too long a time if it's not cut in half and this can harbor bacteria ......I do it to be safe. Actually, it's easier to brown the roast when it's cut in half. I haven't made it with carrots and potatoes in it because I like mashed potatoes with my pot roast. I don't see why you couldn't though, if your crock pot is big enough. It might take a little longer to cook though. I would make a "bed" out of the carrots and potatoes and put the roast on top and pour the sauce over all. Thanks for your interest in the recipe!  -- Jennifer "Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future" -- Edited by 2864590 at Oct 19, 2009 2:11 PM PDT -- Edited by 2864590 at Oct 19, 2009 2:12 PM PDT |
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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 19, 2009 4:05 PM
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Hey there Jennifer!
Thanks, I have a pot roast in the freezer I've been wanting to make but was tired of my "usual" recipe. This sounds great! A few questions though:
1) why do you need to cut it in half? To fit in the pot?
2) have you tried cooking this with any potatoes/veggies? I'd like to cook everything at once, but don't want to mess with the flavor...
Thanks for your advice!
Leslie
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Re: Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 19, 2009 12:48 PM
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My husband wanted me to add that this is his new favorite pot roast and he recommends making sandwiches out of the leftovers! -- Jennifer "Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future" |
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Tender Pot Roast with Great Gravy
Oct 16, 2009 6:03 PM
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So good! Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.
3-4 pounds pot roast (I used chuck roast)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves minced
2 shallots ,sliced (or use an onion)
1 package brown gravy mix
1/4 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
pinch of sugar
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
Cut roast in half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown roast in olive oil on all sides. Drain and put the roast in a slow cooker.
Top the roast with garlic, shallots and bay leaves. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and pour over roast. Cover ;cook on low 6-8 hours or until meat is desired tenderness.
Thicken gravy if desired. Enjoy!
Leftovers make great sandwiches!
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Every Sinner Has A Future"
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