Stovetop Pot Roast

This Stovetop Pot Roast is a rich and delicious dinner for a cozy Sunday. The super tender meat is joined by tender carrots and a velvety homemade gravy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Resting time15

Total Time6 25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 788kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

4-6 lb pot roast we use rump roast
3-4 tablespoons olive oil or another vegetable oil
1 carton chicken broth beef or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder or more to taste
1 medium onion sliced or diced
4 carrots peeled sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3-5 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Pull out and measure all the ingredients.
Rinse and pat meat dry with paper towel. Sprinkle it with a teaspoon salt, pepper and garlic powder. Be sure to cover all sides of the cut of meat. Press or rub seasonings with your hands.
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, over medium-high heat, place oil in pan and heat until it shimmers or a drop of water flicked in it dances.
Place the meat on one side of the pot. The roast should sizzle right away. Don't let go of if yet. Lift it up and down a few times until the meat does not stick to the bottom of the pot. Then let go and leave it to brown, without moving it, a few minutes per side. Make sure each side of the roast is browned, even the ends! Lean the roast up against the side of the pot if you have to!
Once the beef is brown on all sides, add a carton of chicken broth.
Add carrots and sliced onions.
Cover roast and simmer between 3-½ to 6 hours. It should be fork-tender and just fall apart. Add any vegetables you desire for the last 15-30 minutes of cooking time.
Remove the meat from pot and place on a plate or serving platter. It will likely fall apart, so be careful when removing it. Remove any strings or net holding the roast together, and allow it to rest while making the gravy.
Strain the juices left in the pot and return the fluid back into the pot.
In a small bowl or cup, combine water and cornstarch. Stir until dissolved and set aside.
Turn the temperature on your stove to medium-high. Bring remaining juices to a boil and add the cornstarch mixture. Using a whisk, stir constantly. Reduce temperature to simmer and stir regularly until gravy thickens.
Season with salt and pepper.
After 5 minutes, If gravy doesn't thicken to your liking, mix up a little more cornstarch and water in a small bowl or cup, and once dissolved, add it to the gravy. Whisk while simmering and wait a few more minutes.
Serve with mashed potatoes and carrots, corn or anything else you desire!
Enjoy every bite!

Notes

Cook over low heat so the liquid gently simmers rather than boils. Boiling can make the beef tough and dry, while a gentle simmer helps it become tender.
Mix another small amount of cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir it into the gravy and simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens.
The liquid doesn't need to cover the meat completely. Keep it about halfway up the sides, turning the roast occasionally as it simmers. Keep the pot covered to trap steam and help the beef cook evenly while staying moist.

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