BEST POT ROAST

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My husband and I used to raise cattle, so I prepared a lot of beef. This old-fashioned pot roast is the best, smooth gravy is a tempting topper for the tender, flavorful meat. I like to serve it with crisp potato pancakes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 rolled boneless beef chuck roast (6 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and coarsely ground pepper
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
2 bay leaves
GRAVY:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 to 5 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a large roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Add the onion, carrots and celery. , In a large saucepan, bring the water, broth and bay leaves to a boil. Pour over roast and vegetables. Cover and bake at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender, turning once. , Remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. For gravy, strain pan juices, reserving 2 cups. Discard vegetables and bay leaves. , In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice and hot pepper sauce. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.