Beef Pot Roast with Gravy

Step 1

Turn oven to 325℉. Preheat a large dutch oven on the stove over medium heat. Generously salt each side of the meat by sprinkling salt to cover entire surface on both top and bottom. Melt tallow in the pot and then place meat into the pot, fat side down. Allow meat to brown for 5-7 minutes, then turn meat over and brown for several more minutes. Try to brown the sides as well.  Remove the meat from the pot and place on a wooden cutting board.

Step 2

Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the same pot and allow to cook and caramelize – stirring frequently. Turn down heat slightly if needed to avoid burning the onions. Once caramelized, pour the water into the pot and turn to high heat. Bring to an active simmer, then place the seared meat back into the pot. Cover and place in the oven.

Step 3

Meat shall bake for 4-5 hours until softened. 1 hour before you will be eating or taking the meat out of the oven, place potatoes into the broth surrounding the meat. Potatoes will need 1 hour to bake.

Step 4

Remove dutch oven from the oven. Using tongs, remove the meat from the pot and place onto a cutting board. Remove the potatoes and place into a bowl. Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the remaining veggie pieces from the broth. Place veggies in a blender with a small amount of broth and blend into a purée.

Step 5

Make the gravy. Place the strained broth back into the same pot and add the veggie puree. Stir until well combined and bring to an active simmer to reduce. When desired thickness is reached turn heat off. Season with salt if desired.

Step 6

To serve the meat, use a sharp knife to cut against the grain. Cut roast into slices and place on a serving plate. Pour gravy overtop the pot roast and serve immediately with the potatoes. Offer additional gravy at the table in a gravy ladle.

Tip

This pot roast can be made in advance. After allowing to cool, transfer the pot with roast to the fridge. Transfer prepared gravy to a glass container. When ready to serve, heat the pot on stove and add a little water to the bottom. Allow to heat fully through for 6-10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the gravy in a small saucepan and add a little water if needed to thin out.