beef essentials: salt & pepper bottom-round roast

28 Pinches 13 Photos
Wichita, KS
Updated on Nov 5, 2018

What do you feed a dozen crazy, jet-lagged Brits and Scotts staying with you? No worries… you feed them beef, and lots of it. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, the lot. I am making three of these for tonight’s dinner, and that (hopefully) will leave enough leftovers to make sandwiches for tomorrow’s lunch. Super easy to make; delightful the eat. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 3 - 4 pounds bottom-round beef roast
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 - 2 cups chicken stock, not broth
  • - salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • - carrots, thickly cut, on the bias
  • - red potatoes, quartered
  • - whole garlic cloves, peeled

How To Make beef essentials: salt & pepper bottom-round roast

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    You will need a heavy-bottomed, ovenproof pot (like cast iron), with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Step 3
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 4
    Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 300f (150c).
  • Step 5
    Add the oil to a heavy-bottomed pot, over medium high heat. Sprinkle the roast generously with salt and pepper, and nicely sear on all sides, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
  • Step 6
    Remove the roast, and add the wine, bring to the boil, and scrape up all those yummy fonds on the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Step 7
    Return the beef to the pot, lovingly surround with carrots, potatoes, and garlic cloves, pour in the chicken stock, and season with a bit more salt and pepper.
  • Step 8
    Chef’s Note: The liquid should be enough to cover half the roast. Add more, stock, if needed.
  • Step 9
    Cover and place in the preheated oven until fork tender, about 2.5 – 3 hours.
  • Step 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 11
    Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain, and serve with the veggies, and au jus. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: American

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes