Nothing says comfort food like warm roast with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. Try this recipe out and enjoy the sweet bliss of comfort food from your home.
POT ROAST WITH GRAVY
INGREDIENTS:
for the roast:
chuck roast
salt and pepper
2-3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. garlic
1 cup beef broth
for the gravy:
2 cups beef broth
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. Worcestershire
1/4 cup cold water
3 tbsp. cornstarch
salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
for the roast:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Season roast with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
In a large skillet heat some vegetable oil on high.
Sear the meat on both sides for about 3-4 on each side. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside on a cutting board.
Add garlic to the pan and cook for 60 seconds.
Add 1 cup of beef broth to the pan to deglaze.
Put the broth and meat together in a roasting pan.
Cover with foil and cook for 3 hours or until internal temp reaches 202 degrees or is pull apart tender with a fork.
for the gravy:
In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups beef broth to boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and worcestershire sauce.
In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup cold water and 3 tbsp corn starch until dissolved.
Pour cornstarch mixture into boiling beef broth and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.
Taste, add more salt and pepper if needed, and taste again to make sure it's just right.
Serve hot over your favorite meats or potatoes. Enjoy!
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