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Traditional Pot Roast

What better way is there to fend off chilly weather than with this simple, yet heartwarming dish? A leisurely way of cooking beef, it’s ideal for entertaining dinner guests and makes the perfect family Sunday roast.

Traditional Pot Roast

Ingredients

Serves 6-8

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2kg joint of beef
  • 4 small whole onions or shallots, peeled
  • selection of chopped vegetables
  • 2 heads of garlic
  • bunch of fresh herbs
  • 250ml liquid i.e. stock, water, wine, stout
  • salt and freshly-ground black pepper

    • Method

    Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 2.

    Heat the oil in a heavy casserole dish and brown the meat on all sides.

    Add the vegetables, garlic, herbs and liquid. Season and cover.

    Place in the oven and cook for 2½ – 3 hours or until tender.

    Serving Suggestions

    Slice the meat and serve with the vegetables and cooking juices. It also goes well with an extra helping of creamy champ.