Pot roasts are inexpensive cuts beef legs or beef shoulder
that when slow cooked with fresh vegetables turns into
a delightful home cooked meal. For many cooks who have
never tried cooking a pot roast they may feel a bit intimidated
at first. But in reality pot roasts are easy and make
for a wonderful nutritious home cooked meal.
Because the leg and shoulder cuts are well marbled
with fat when slow cooked the meat becomes fork tender.
A trick to the perfect pot roast is to cook the meat
with a moist method. To do this combine the meat and
vegetables in a slow cooker or crock pot with enough
broth to cover at least half the roast. Then slowly
cook for 4-5 hours or until the meat is tender and tasty.
Below is a recipe for the simplest pot roast
ever.
Combine in a slow cooker or crock-pot all ingredients.
1 rump roast or chuck roast
1 bay leaf
1 onion, sliced in large chunks
1 large carrot, sliced in large chunks
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp of salt
Broth to cover half way up the roast
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the meat is fork
tender. You can serve this with baked potatoes and a
fresh green salad.
By following this simple recipe you will find that
your pot roast meals will have everyone to the table
on time and keep them coming back for more.
About the Author:
Shauna Hanus is a gourmet cook who specializes in creating
easy gourmet recipes for the everyday cook. She has
extensive experience cooking with easy to find grocery
items to create delightful meals that are easy to make
and easy to eat. She is also the publisher of numerous
cookbooks and runs Gourmayeats a foodie website dedicated
to the everyday gourmet. To learn more about Shauna
and see her latest cookbook visit her website at www.gourmayeats.com
