Pot roast

I made this for dinner last night, and it was fabulous! Instead of turnips I used yams (or sweet potatoes) and I omitted the celery because I didn't have any. Super easy, and very tasty indeed.


Pot Roast with Roasted Root Vegetables
Yields 4 servings

Pot Roast:
1 1/2 pounds beef bottom round roast
2 teaspoons salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 stalks celery
1 medium yellow onion
1 (15-ounce) can beef broth
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Roasted Root Vegetables:
2 carrots, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound turnips, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon each fresh rosemary and fresh thyme leaves
1 red onion, sliced (I used sweet onion)

For Pot Roast:
Season the beef with salt and pepper and lightly coat with flour. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat and brown the meat on all sides. Remove to a platter and set aside. Arrange the carrots, celery and onion in bottom of slow cooker and top with the seared beef. Add the broth, water, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, and set the cooker on low for 8 hours. When finished, remove the meat to a serving platter. Let the vegetables and broth cool for about 5 minutes, then add to a blender. Slowly blend until smooth and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve the gravy with the pot roast and roasted root vegetables.

For Roasted Root Vegetables:
One hour before the pot roast is done cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add all the vegetables to a large bowl and add the canola oil, rosemary, thyme, and onion. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and arrange on a sheet tray. Roast for 30 minutes, then toss and roast another 30 minutes. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.