This mouthwatering Dutch oven pot roast features a tender English roast swimming in a luxurious rosemary-infused sauce, and best of all, it is a one pot meal!
The cold winter months can be a magical time of year, creating lasting memories with family and friends, however, it can also be an equally stressful time of year as cabin fever sets in. One of my favorite ways to de-stress is to craft a hearty pot roast in my kitchen. I swear, one bite of this flavorful pot roast will melt all of your troubles away.
How to make it
Begin this Dutch oven English pot roast recipe by seasoning the beef roast with salt and pepper. Add oil to a large Dutch oven (or large pot) and set it over medium-high heat and sear on both sides. After this, the English roast can be removed and set aside.
Next, the chopped onions get sauteed. Lower the temperature to medium heat and add them into your Dutch oven. You can add additional oil if needed, then saute the onions until tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
The tomato paste, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce get added next. Stir it together while scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen any burnt-on browned bits stuck to the bottom of your Dutch oven. Return meat to the pot at this time.
Cover your Dutch oven with the lid and place it in a 300 degree oven for three hours. After three hours flip the roast and add a sprig of rosemary. Cook for an additional hour, or until tender.
The English pot roast is just about fall apart tender and can be removed and rested on a cutting board. Now you can transform the braising liquid into a mouthwatering gravy. Skim the fat and set the pot on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Cook until the liquid reduces into a thick sauce then serve with the sliced roast.
What is an English Roast
An English roast comes from the cows shoulder. This hard-working muscle is an initially tough cut of meat that is perfect for braising and stews. Frankly, I strongly believe this is the best cut of meat for a pot roast. As the English roast cooks it will slowly render into an exceptionally tender pot roast, with plenty of moisture from the rendering fat. It is perfect for creating a memorable pot roast.
What I like best about making a pot roast with an English roast is how uniform the meat is. There arent large chunks of fat surrounding pockets of meat, so it is much easier to slice or shred. Yet there is still enough fat to create a juicy roast.
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FAQ
Is an English roast tough?
What is the most tender boneless beef roast?
What is an English roast?
An English Roast is a popular cut of beef that offers a rich, tender and flavourful meat. It features marbling throughout the cut and is taken from the upper shoulder region of the animal. As compared to other types of beef roasts, an English Roast has a distinct fatty layer on one side which enhances the taste and texture of the meat.
What cut of meat is English roast?
The English roast cut of meat is from the cow’s shoulder. The beef is typically tough and contains fat, making this cut less expensive than others you find on the market. Read more: 10 Steak Recipes That Any Carnivore Will Love What’s the Most Tender Roast?
What is the difference between English roast and Chuck Roast?
Butchers might use the term English roast to refer to the beef chuck cross rib pot roast cut and boneless version of the same cut. Comparing cross rib roast versus chuck roast, the cross rib roast, or English roast, is often the more tender cut despite its tough and fatty meat from the cow’s shoulder.
How do you make an English roast tender?
The key to a tender and delicious English roast starts with selecting the right cut of meat. While there are various options, the most popular choice is a beef joint such as ribeye or sirloin. These cuts are known for their marbling, which adds flavor and tenderness to the meat.