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Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

Sensible and practical—the quintessential qualities of a colonial American dish. Pot roasts hold up extraordinarily well to a long cooking period—perfect for preparing during long days of hard work.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1

cup all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon salt

1

(2 1/2- to 3-pound) piece beef chuck, trimmed of fat

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

1

cup beef stock (page 91) or water

2

tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra)

6

red potatoes, unpeeled, halved

6

small carrots

2

yellow onions, quartered

1

/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Freshly ground black pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the all-purpose flour and salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the meat and shake until evenly coated.

    Step 2

    Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the meat and cook, turning, for about 15 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, combine the water and quick-mixing flour and stir to form a slurry.

    Step 4

    Arrange the potatoes, carrots, and onions on top of the meat and pour in the slurry and the vinegar. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, until the meat is very tender.

    Step 5

    Evenly divide the meat and vegetables among dinner plates and spoon on the thickened juices. Serve at once.

The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Volume II