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What Can I Make with Beef Roast?
A beef roast brings the family to the table. Try cozy pot roasts and oven roasts with plenty of gravy.
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Cooking with beef roast
A beef roast is a large cut cooked low and slow. Some roasts are braised with broth, onions, carrots, and potatoes until tender. Others are roasted in the oven and sliced. The pan juices make a lovely gravy.
Compared with steak, a roast takes much longer. Compared with stew beef, it is cooked in one big piece and sliced or shredded after. It also feeds a crowd and makes good leftovers for sandwiches.
Questions folks ask
What is the best way to cook a beef roast?
For tougher roasts, braise in a covered pot or slow cooker with liquid. Leaner, tender roasts can be roasted in the oven.
Why is my pot roast dry?
It may need more time. Tough cuts get tender as they cook longer, as long as there is liquid in the pot.
Can I use a roast for stew?
Yes. Cut it into chunks and simmer it until tender.
Kitchen tips
- Brown the roast on all sides before slow cooking for deeper flavor.
- Cook it low and slow until it shreds easily with a fork.
- Add root vegetables partway through so they do not turn mushy.
- Rest an oven roast before slicing.
- Save leftovers for sandwiches, hash, or soup.