Slow-Cooked Savory Pot Roast
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Slow-Cooked Savory Pot Roast made effortlessly in a rice cooker. Perfectly tender and juicy beef chuck slow-cooked in a rich broth, accompanied by colorful vegetables like baby carrots, potatoes, and aromatic garlic. This one-dish meal is not only easy to prepare but also allows the flavors to meld beautifully over a long cooking period. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite. Serve it with your favorite bread or on a bed of rice to soak up the delightful gravy!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
beef chuck
4 lbs (cut into large chunks)
beef broth
4 cups (preferably homemade or high-quality canned)
small potatoes
4 (scrubbed and halved)
minute tapioca
2 teaspoons (uncooked)
large onion
1 (peeled and cut into eighths)
baby carrots
2 cups (whole)
celery rib
1 (sliced)
bay leaf
1 (whole)
garlic cloves
4 (sliced)
ketchup
2 tablespoons (none)
beer
12 ounces (or other desired liquid)
salt and pepper
to taste (none)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing all the ingredients: scrub and halve the potatoes, peel and cut the onion into eighths, slice the celery rib, and slice the garlic cloves.
2
In the rice cooker, layer the ingredients in the following order: beef chuck, potatoes, onion, baby carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf.
3
Sprinkle the minute tapioca evenly over the top, then pour in the beef broth and your choice of beer (or any desired liquid). Add ketchup, and season generously with salt and pepper.
4
Ensure all ingredients are submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
5
Close the lid of the rice cooker and set it to the KEEP WARM setting. Allow the pot roast to cook slowly for a full 24 hours to achieve maximum tenderness.
6
After 24 hours, open the lid and check for seasoning. Taste the broth and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed before serving. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Slow-Cooked Savory Pot Roast.
What is the primary protein used in this pot roast?
The main protein is 4 lbs of beef chuck cut into large chunks.
What appliance is recommended for this cooking method?
This recipe is designed to be made in a rice cooker.
What is the specific rice cooker setting used for cooking?
The rice cooker should be set to the KEEP WARM setting.
How long does the pot roast need to cook?
The pot roast should cook slowly for a full 24 hours.
What liquid is used for the base of the roast?
It uses 4 cups of beef broth and 12 ounces of beer.
Can I substitute the beer in this recipe?
Yes, you can use any other desired liquid if you prefer not to use beer.
How much beef broth is required?
The recipe calls for 4 cups of preferably homemade or high-quality canned beef broth.
What is used as a thickener for the gravy?
Two teaspoons of uncooked minute tapioca are used as a thickener.
How many potatoes are included?
The recipe includes 4 small potatoes.
How should the potatoes be prepared?
The potatoes should be scrubbed and halved before layering.
How is the onion prepared for this dish?
One large onion should be peeled and cut into eighths.
What type of carrots are used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of whole baby carrots.
How much celery is needed?
One sliced celery rib is included in the vegetable layer.
How many garlic cloves are in the recipe?
There are 4 garlic cloves, which should be sliced.
Is there a specific herb used for flavoring?
Yes, one whole bay leaf is added for aroma.
When should the bay leaf be removed?
The bay leaf should be removed before serving the dish.
What condiment is added to the cooking liquid?
Two tablespoons of ketchup are added for extra flavor.
In what order should the ingredients be layered in the rice cooker?
Layer in this order: beef chuck, potatoes, onion, baby carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf.
Should the ingredients be covered by liquid?
Yes, ensure all ingredients are submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
How should I season the pot roast?
Season generously with salt and pepper over the top before cooking, and adjust after 24 hours.
What should I do after the 24-hour cooking time is up?
Open the lid, check the seasoning, and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed.
What are some suggested sides for serving this roast?
It is delicious served with your favorite bread or on a bed of rice to soak up the gravy.
Is this recipe considered a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is a one-dish meal that combines meat and vegetables effortlessly.
What is the texture of the beef after 24 hours?
The beef becomes perfectly tender and juicy.
How much minute tapioca is used?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of uncooked minute tapioca.
How many calories are in this dish?
Nutritional information such as calories and fat is not specified for this recipe.
Is this recipe suitable for family gatherings?
Yes, it is ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
What kind of broth is recommended?
Homemade or high-quality canned beef broth is recommended.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include pot roast, rice cooker, comfort food, slow cooked, and beef.