R.O.D.-Pot Roast

Chris asked me for my Pot Roast recipe the other day.  I don't really HAVE a recipe, but here is what I do/did last week:

4 lbs. chuck roast or arm roast
4-5 red potatoes
half a bag of baby carrots
2 onions-cut into wedges
1 can beef broth
2 Tbs. worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs. minced garlic
1 Tbs. Thyme
2 Tbs. chili sauce

Put veggies in bottom of crock pot.  Put meat on top, cutting to fit if needed.
Mix broth, worcestershire, garlic, thyme and chili sauce together and pour over all in pot.

Set on low and cook for 8-9 hours.

Remove all meat and veggies from pot to a cookie sheet, put into very low oven to keep warm.

Pour juices into large cup and set into freezer for about 10-15 minutes so that fat will rise and begin to congeal.  Remove fat.

Make gravy by bringing juices to a boil on the stove and adding corn starch mixed with cold water until thick as desired and bubbly.  Season to taste if needed.

I am in love with pot roast but usually make it in the oven. When you say 1 TBS of Thyme I am going to guess that you are saying a tablespoon of dried thyme and not fresh?

These measurements are not exact, but a tablespoon would be fresh.  Dried would be about half.

I have NEVER made it in the oven......do you use liquid?

I wing it on the liquid (depending on how much fat is in the roast) and then cover it with foil and leave in no less than 4 hours at 350 you do at 325 if you have a more lean roast and some go longer. Some will put in fresh or frozen green beans near the end. I have a tendancy to put my carrots in for the same time frame as I like mine crisp and (not mushy)  for the last 1/2 hour + depending on how crisp you like your beans and carrots.

ps I like your idea of the crock pot or slow cooker as some call it. I am however a person that does not like mushy veggies expect for onions and potatoes. This is a great alternative to the watchful eye of the oven you just have to be mindful of adding the veggies that you want at the end. Of course there always is the smells of the pot roast baking in the oven that is so homey!

Never fear-----the smells from the slow cooker make my kids call me when they get home from school to see if they can sneak a taste!