Description
Hearty Midwestern beef roast brings comfort to dinner tables with its savory, slow-cooked perfection. Tender meat, creamy potatoes, and rich gravy combine for a classic meal that satisfies hungry families seeking home-style warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lb (907 g) beef roast
Vegetables:
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cups (473 ml) frozen corn
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) beef broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter (for gravy)
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) milk (for mashed potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter (for mashed potatoes)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Thyme to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef roast by generously coating it with a blend of aromatic seasonings, ensuring an even distribution of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet to a high temperature and meticulously sear the roast, creating a rich, caramelized exterior on all sides to lock in deep flavors.
- Carefully transfer the browned roast to a roasting pan, introducing a measured amount of beef broth to maintain moisture during the slow-cooking process.
- Envelop the roasting pan with aluminum foil, creating a sealed environment that promotes tender, succulent meat development.
- Slide the covered roast into a preheated oven, allowing it to gently transform over 2-3 hours until the meat reaches a melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Simultaneously, prepare the potatoes by submerging peeled and chunked pieces in generously salted water, simmering until they yield effortlessly to a fork’s gentle pressure.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then whip them into a velvety smooth consistency, incorporating milk, butter, salt, and pepper until achieving a luxurious texture.
- Simultaneously, immerse the frozen corn in rapidly boiling water, cooking until it reaches a vibrant, tender state before carefully draining.
- Craft the accompanying gravy by melting butter in a small saucepan, whisking in flour to create a golden roux, then gradually introducing additional beef broth.
- Simmer the gravy, stirring consistently until it thickens to a silky, luxurious consistency, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance its robust flavor profile.
- Remove the roast from the oven, allowing it to rest briefly before slicing against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.
- Plate the dish by arranging the succulent roast slices alongside creamy mashed potatoes and golden corn, cascading the rich gravy over the top for a final flourish of flavor.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast or bottom round for maximum tenderness and rich flavor.
- Pat the beef dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in juices and develops deep, caramelized flavors.
- Low and slow roasting breaks down tough muscle fibers, guaranteeing a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s incredibly soft and succulent.
- Swap beef broth with vegetable broth for a lighter version, or use gluten-free flour for gravy to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg