TRADITIONAL YANKEE POT ROAST

Traditional Yankee Pot Roast image

Here's a traditional main dish that's tested and true. It's been a favorite with my family for many years. -Vera Burke, West Pittston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 cups sliced carrots
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1-3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides over medium-high heat in oil. Remove roast and set aside., Add the onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water, salt, thyme and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil. Return roast to pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. , Add potatoes. Cover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.