What is your failsafe beef pot roast recipe?

[fandandy 3,313]

I may dabble around the edges but my main ingredients for an average-sized chuck roast are as follows:

2 packets onion soup mix

1 onion cubed

1 green pepper cubed

2ish tablespoons Grey Poupon Country Dijon mustard

Soy sauce 

W sauce

Beef broth 

[Bier Meister 1,685]

I haven't made pot roast. Have done many roasts, stews, braised meats.

[fandandy 3,313]

2 minutes ago, Bier Meister said:

I haven't made pot roast. Have done many roasts, stews, braised meats.

Seriously?  This shocks me honeslty.

If you ever do, try to bake in a cast iron dutch oven.  I just did that for the first time and it turned out awesome.

(In the oven, not over coals)

[Bier Meister 1,685]

Just now, fandandy said:

Seriously?  This shocks me honeslty.

Yeah....

bone in and boneless short ribs.

shanks, legs, shoulders, osso bucco, diced of various sizes for chili to Bourguignon 

 

[fandandy 3,313]

1 minute ago, Bier Meister said:

Yeah....

bone in and boneless short ribs.

shanks, legs, shoulders, osso bucco, diced of various sizes for chili to Bourguignon 

 

You need to stop being so fancy always. 

[Bier Meister 1,685]

4 minutes ago, fandandy said:

You need to stop being so fancy always. 

All of my culinary positions were in fine dining... European backbone.  Loved it.

 

my first year as an apprentice while working at a hotel... I did a rotation for the staff cafeteria for a couple of months. Much more casual there.

[fandandy 3,313]

1 minute ago, Bier Meister said:

All of my culinary positions were in fine dining... European backbone.  Loved it.

 

my first year as an apprentice while working at a hotel... I did a rotation for the staff cafeteria for a couple of months. Much more casual there.

How did you get into this?  I'm assuming you just loved to cook, even in high school?

[Bier Meister 1,685]

Short version:

both parents are from New York. Uncle on my mother’s side owns about 8 restaurants. Since about 10, I liked playing with different flavors. In high school I would spend a decent amount of my summer with him. I would work about 20 hrs and he and I had a blast going to ball games and fishing. I was a prep , but on slow nights I would ask the cooks to show me how to make the dishes. Loved it.

travel heavily influenced me. Loved how enmeshed culture is with food.  In adulthood, really enjoyed hosting/cooking.  Trips to Europe pushed me over the top. Felt very connected to the alps... wanted to open an inn/restaurant in Austria or Switzerland.  Found a culinary school in vail. Made the move in 01. Loved it.... cooking and skiing.

[fandandy 3,313]

6 minutes ago, Bier Meister said:

wanted to open an inn/restaurant in Austria or Switzerland.  Found a culinary school in vail. Made the move in 01. Loved it.... cooking and skiing.

And what happened?

[Bier Meister 1,685]

2 minutes ago, fandandy said:

And what happened?

We had a daughter.  chef hours were not very friendly for the family... after several year i moved into f&b purchasing

[fandandy 3,313]

Is this new job better than your last job?  Are you glad it happened?

[Reality 3,121]

Soggy meat and vegetables, never been my thing. Least favorite kind of food.

[fandandy 3,313]

1 minute ago, Reality said:

Soggy meat and vegetables, never been my thing. Least favorite kind of food.

I never thought of it that way.  It is kind of a soggy meat.  It's like I'm eating a beef dish rag.

[Bier Meister 1,685]

15 minutes ago, fandandy said:

Is this new job better than your last job?  Are you glad it happened?

I was the purchaser for a resort in vail for about 4 years.  In 11, my wife had a very nice offer back here in the bay area and we moved back.  the first few years i started a personal chef business.  It was wonderful.  i only took events from family and friends up to about 50 people. This was my favorite cooking experience.  Much more personal and intimate.  I purchasing position became available to me at a prestigious resort in Napa.  I developed the department and moved on after about 4 years.  I now have been consulting in Sonoma County for 3+ years. I really like it(minus Covid) 

[fandandy 3,313]

Do you regret leaving the personal chef business?  

[Bier Meister 1,685]

4 minutes ago, fandandy said:

Do you regret leaving the personal chef business?  

I don't... most of the events were on weekends. I'll sacrifice that love for cooking for time with the family.... I have been able to attend events and coach my daughter

[fandandy 3,313]

Just now, Bier Meister said:

I don't... most of the events were on weekends. I'll sacrifice that love for cooking for time with the family.... I have been able to attend events and coach my daughter

Good.

[fandandy 3,313]

So, did you decide about coaching her?

[Bier Meister 1,685]

Just now, fandandy said:

So, did you decide about coaching her?

I might do fall or summer, but cannot commit to regular season.

 

Also... when she is out of hs, mrs and I are talking about what is next for us. I might want to do something here in sonoma county, or possibly move somewhere tropical and do a rum/tiki bar, or get out to europe and do what we originally intended.... now looking at the northern italian boarder (near austria), or lakes

[fandandy 3,313]

2 minutes ago, Bier Meister said:

now looking at the northern italian boarder (near austria), or lakes

That would be awesome.  That country is beautiful.  Half of my love for cycling is sightseeing that part of the world.

[Bier Meister 1,685]

“Val Gardena is a valley in the Dolomites, in northern Italy, known as a center for mountain sports. The Sellaronda circuit is a ski route that goes through Selva di Val Gardena. The Alpine meadows and pine forests of Puez-Odle Nature Park shelter eagle owls and rock ptarmigans. In the town of Ortisei, the Museum Gherdëina has fossils illustrating the formation of the surrounding mountains, plus art and wood carvings. ― Google”

check out some pics sometime 

[fandandy 3,313]

7 minutes ago, Bier Meister said:

“Val Gardena is a valley in the Dolomites, in northern Italy, known as a center for mountain sports. The Sellaronda circuit is a ski route that goes through Selva di Val Gardena. The Alpine meadows and pine forests of Puez-Odle Nature Park shelter eagle owls and rock ptarmigans. In the town of Ortisei, the Museum Gherdëina has fossils illustrating the formation of the surrounding mountains, plus art and wood carvings. ― Google”

check out some pics sometime 

https://www.google.com/search?q=Val+Gardena&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS946US946&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_hbr3lbTyAhWMQs0KHenXBOUQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1366&bih=625

[fandandy 3,313]

That's where you are thinking of moving?

[fandandy 3,313]

Dude, if you can swing that and you choose not to...

 

[Gladiators 1,973]

However your mom makes it.

[Bier Meister 1,685]

It is high on the list.  Mountains or lakes if Europe 

[fandandy 3,313]

How long do you think?

[Bier Meister 1,685]

“Lake Garda, in northern Italy, is known for its crystal clear water. At the south end, the town of Sirmione is dominated by the Rocca Scaligera, a fortress with harbor views. The nearby Grotte di Catullo archaeological site includes a Roman villa. On the lake's western shore, in Gardone Riviera, is Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, former home of poet d’Annunzio. The Dolomites frame Riva del Garda, a resort in the north.― Google”

[Bier Meister 1,685]

5 minutes ago, fandandy said:

How long do you think?

Maybe 5-10 years... closer to 10

[Bier Meister 1,685]

“Interlaken is a traditional resort town in the mountainous Bernese Oberland region of central Switzerland. Built on a narrow stretch of valley, between the emerald-colored waters of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, it has old timber houses and parkland on either side of the Aare River. Its surrounding mountains, with dense forests, alpine meadows and glaciers, has numerous hiking and skiing trails. ― Google”

 

[wiffleball 4,789]

1 hour ago, fandandy said:

You need to stop being so fancy always. 

Bet he uses a sous vide on his hot pockets.

[Fireballer 2,641]

Been cooking it in firehouse like this for years...

Brown in Dutch oven.  Add 1 can of family size Cream of mushroom soup per 4 lbs of meat 1 cup of water, 2 pack onion soup mix.  Cook in oven on 250.  Can do crockpot too.  Add veggies as you wish.

[wiffleball 4,789]

2 hours ago, fandandy said:

I may dabble around the edges but my main ingredients for an average-sized chuck roast are as follows:

2 packets onion soup mix

1 onion cubed

1 green pepper cubed

2ish tablespoons Grey Poupon Country Dijon mustard

Soy sauce 

W sauce

Beef broth 

Ground black pepper.  

 

Garlic

[Utilit99 4,099]

1 hour ago, fandandy said:

I never thought of it that way.  It is kind of a soggy meat.  It's like I'm eating a beef dish rag.

You must not have ever had good pot roast.

[wiffleball 4,789]

2 minutes ago, Utilit99 said:

You must not have ever had good pot roast.

Seriously. I'll take a great pot roast over a good steak almost any day.

 

Brilliant effing sammiches. 

-esp cold with chili sauce.

 

Dock. Now im hungry. 

[Utilit99 4,099]

16 minutes ago, wiffleball said:

Seriously. I'll take a great pot roast over a good steak almost any day.

 

Brilliant effing sammiches. 

-esp cold with chili sauce.

 

Dock. Now im hungry. 

#metoo. 

[Cruzer 1,995]

I do mine pretty similar to the OP's.

Brown off the roast in a cast iron skillet, throw in the slow cooker - then add: 

sauteed onions to deglazed the skillet w/little red wine

diced carrots 

banana peppers

pkg. of Ranch Dressing mix

pkg. of Zesty Italian mix

2 Tbsp gravy mix

1 cup beef stock

few splashes Worcestershire and Kitchen Bouquet

2 garlic cloves

2 bay leaves

ground pepper 

[tanatastic 2,062]

Have ya mudda make it for me.

[NorthernVike 2,083]

Chuck roast

One jar of Pepperoncini with juice

One pack of Italian Seasoning 

Slow cooker for six hours 

Shred 

Serve on bun

[Big Guy 1,412]

On 8/15/2021 at 2:56 PM, fandandy said:

I may dabble around the edges but my main ingredients for an average-sized chuck roast are as follows:

2 packets onion soup mix

1 onion cubed

1 green pepper cubed

2ish tablespoons Grey Poupon Country Dijon mustard

Soy sauce 

W sauce

Beef broth 

looks really good, but to that I'd add.....

a half of bag of carrots

5 potatoes ( quartered )

package of mushrooms

a splash or 2 of Washyersister sauce

a Teaspoon of minced garlic

a few dashes of oregano