Thursday, November 3, 2011

Favorite Pot Roast

Isn't this the perfect time of year for cooking comfort food?  I love a good pot roast.  It's so great to come home to that fabulous aroma at the end of a day.  Here's an easy recipe for one.  I like to brown mine in a dutch oven & then use my oven as a "slow cooker". This way I can brown  the meat & use the same pot.  I'm lazy that way!!!   If you prefer, you can brown the meat in a skillet & then transfer it to a slow cooker.  Here's the recipe:

1-2 T. vegetable oil
3-4 lbs. chuck roast
pepper (I don't use salt because of the sodium in the soups)
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 cup of water or beef broth
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3-4 carrots, peeled & cut in chunks
3-4 potatoes, peeled & cut up

Heat the oil in a dutch oven (or skillet).  Season the meat with pepper.  Brown the meat on all sides.

If using a slow cooker, transfer the meat to that & continue on.

Mix the dry onion soup mix, the water or broth & the cream of mushroom soup in a small bowl.  Pour over the meat.  Add the carrots & potatoes.

Cover & cook in a 220 degree oven for 8-10 hours.  If using a slow cooker, cook on low for the same amount of time.  When finished,  we like to serve this in a bowl because of all the yummy gravy


NOTE:  Sometimes I leave out the potatoes & make mashed potatoes or  noodles & serve the pot roast over those.

I am sharing with:
On the Menu Monday
Rock 'n Share Wednesday
Full Plate Thursday
Foodie Friday

14 comments:

  1. I make this same pot roast, and my family has been enjoying it for years. I just love putting on to cook first thing in the morning, & then having those wonderful smells wafting though the house all day.

    I'm excited to try your Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins!
    :) CAS

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  2. You are right,Kitty!This is the time for comfort foods and you pot roast just suits the bill!Lovely dish!

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  4. This is a REAL GOOD FOOD recipe! Sounds wonderful!

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  5. My husband would just be thrilled with this!

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  6. Pot roast just might be my favorite meal ever...I never liked it as a kid but love it as an adult. This version looks delicious...the idea of serving it with noodles is great. Happy Weekend Kitty!

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  7. hy kitty,
    chanced upon your space while blog hopping...love your space...very interesting posts with nice presentation..
    pot roast sounds scrumptiously tasty..
    Am your happy follower now.;)
    do stop by mine sometime..
    Tasty Appetite

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  8. That would disappear quickly at our house. Love all that delicious gravy :)

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  9. I love pot roast. That looks delicious., Pass the biscuits!

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  10. We LOVE a good pot roast, too. Haven't had one in awhile...sounds good for sometime next week.:)
    Your recipe sounds wonderful.

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  11. Sounds great Kitty! Putting this on the "to make" list-thanks:@)

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  12. Hi Kitty!
    This is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day! I'm running to the store now, I think I'll pick up the ingredients! Thanks for passing the recipe along! Have a wonderful day!
    -Lynn

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  13. I had to laugh, I looked at the picture first and thought great comfort food and the perfect time of year too! haha Great minds think alike I always say! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Kitty this is a wonderful Roast. I just love a meal like this. Aren't you enjoying this great weather that we are having. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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