Pot Roast For A Crowd

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut in half
  • 4 lbs potatoes, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
  • 2 lbs carrots, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
  • 2 lbs celery, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
  • 3 lbs onions, peeled & cut into 2 in. cubes
  • 2 quarts water or 2 quarts beef broth
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt & pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a dutch oven or large heavy bottomed sauce pot, heat oil until hot.
  2. 2
    Season the flour with salt& pepper.
  3. 3
    Dredge meat on both sides in flour Shake off excess flour.
  4. 4
    Place meat in oil and sear for about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Turn meat over to sear the other side for about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Drain off excess grease but don't scrape the pot.
  7. 7
    you want the brownings for flavor.
  8. 8
    Place all remaining ingredients into the pot except potatoes.
  9. 9
    Simmer covered over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
  10. 10
    Add potatoes and simmer for another hour.
  11. 11
    Season to taste.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try