BASIC POT ROAST

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This is a Marcelle Bienvenu recipe from the New Orleans Times-Picayune. It makes a wonderful gravy that could be thickened with cornstarch or flour if desired.

Provided by LaLa Lola

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 -4 lbs rump roast
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped coarsely
1/3 cup beef broth (or water)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Salt& pepper roast.
  • Heat ovenproof Dutch oven over high flame about 3 minutes.
  • Add olive oil.
  • Brown roast well, about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove roast.
  • Add chopped onions, stir, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot.
  • Add beef broth and stir.
  • Return roast to pot.
  • Add parsley& bay leaves.
  • Cover.
  • Put in 325° oven for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 300° and cook for 1 ½ hour until fork tender.

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