SAVORY POT ROAST WITH PAN GRAVY (OVEN OR CROCK POT)

Savory Pot Roast With Pan Gravy (Oven or Crock Pot) image

Provided by BecR2400

Time 3h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs bottom round beef roast (or rump)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch nutmeg
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 large onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 cups hot beef bouillon (broth)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon thyme
4 sprigs parsley, plus
2 celery tops, plus
1 bay leaf (tied together in bouquet)

Steps:

Dust beef with combination of seasonings and flour.
Heat oil in heavy oven-proof pan; brown meat, then remove.
Brown onions and garlic lightly in pan. Replace meat; add remaining ingredients.
Cover, bake in 350°F oven until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
(Note: May use a crock pot instead of the oven. Cook on low 10-12 hours, -or- on high 5-6 hours).
Discard bouquet. Serve with pan gravy.
Makes 10 servings (who are they kidding?).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 165.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.1