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Basil Beef Roast

Basil Beef Roast

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Submitted by carlos

Tender braised beef chuck roast with basil, garlic, and onions in savory pan drippings. Simple Dutch oven pot roast that simmers low and slow for 2.5 hours.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

20 min

COOK

150 min

READY

150 min

This is Sunday pot roast at its most basic and best: brown the beef, season with aromatic basil and garlic, then let it simmer gently until fork-tender.

Onion rings on top soften into sweet, savory bits that melt into the pan juices.

Serve sliced with those drippings spooned over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Braising Tips

  • Brown deeply: Take time to sear both sides until dark brown; this builds flavor base
  • Low and slow essential: Keep heat at gentle simmer, not boil, for tender (not tough) meat
  • Check for tenderness: Roast is done when fork slides in easily with no resistance
  • Rest before slicing: Let meat rest 10 minutes after cooking so juices redistribute

Variations

  • Add carrots and potatoes in last hour for complete one-pot meal
  • Use fresh basil instead of dried (add 3 tablespoons chopped fresh at end of cooking)
  • Deglaze pan with red wine before adding water for richer, deeper flavor

Ingredients

3 1.4
POUNDS KG BEEF CHUCK ROAST
boneless
1 15
TABLESPOON ML VEGETABLE OIL
1 15
TABLESPOON ML BASIL
whole, crushed
1 1
SMALL SMALL ONION
ringed
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML GARLIC POWDER
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
1 237
CUP ML WATER
hot

Directions

Brown roast on both sides in hot oil in a large Dutch oven. Sprinkle roast with basil, garlic powder, and pepper; top with onion. Add hot water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2½ hours or until tender.

Remove from pan drippings to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 281g (9.9 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 708 58% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 70%
Saturated Fat 18g 88%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 137g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 4% Iron 33%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
 

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