Hearty Pot Roast Recipe: A Warm and Comforting Meal
Beef is a comfort food in cold weather. It’s delicious, filling and can be customized to your liking with different herbs and spices. In this article, we share a simple and easy pot roast recipe that you can make in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 cups ground beef
- 1 glass of red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon of dried sorrel
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons of cold water
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the meat to the pan and brown on all sides. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
- After the meat is browned, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the carrots and celery to the pan and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the beef, red wine, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper to the pan.
- Return the meat to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl.
- After the meat is soft, add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and coat well.
- Let the pan hold for another 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.
- Tips for cooking the tastiest beef
- For best results, use lean beef. This cut is more flavorful and tender after a few hours of cooking.
- You can add your favorite vegetables like potatoes, parsnips or turnips.
- You can use ground beef instead of beef for a richer flavor.
- You can use any red wine you like, but a dry red wine like Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon also works well.
- To save time, you can cut the vegetables by pre-pressing the meat.
- The longer you cook the pan, the tastier it will be. If you have time, let it steep for 4-6 hours.
To conclude
Hot pot beef is a warm and comforting meal in cold weather. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and nutritious meal that will warm you from the inside out. The combination of tender beef, flavorful vegetables, aromatic herbs and spices ensures a perfect explosion of flavors in your mouth. So why not try cooking your own beef today and enjoy a delicious and delicious family meal!
