A show-stopping pot roast from Judy Paris. A 3-4 lb. beef roast is marinated for 24 hours in a complex, flavorful blend of brown sugar, red wine, garlic, cinnamon, and ginger, then slow-braised until fall-apart tender.

Author

Judy Paris


Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
3-4 lbs.Beef Chuck, Rump Roast, or Sirloin Roast
Marinade:
1 C.Brown Sugar
1 CloveGarlic (minced or pressed)
1/2 C.Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 C.Burgundy Wine
1/8 tspNutmeg
1/4 tsp.Powdered Ginger
1/2 tsp.Cinnamon
1Bay Leaf
2 med.Onions (Chopped)
1 tsp.Seasoned Salt
For Serving:
Hot Cooked Rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients (brown sugar, garlic, vinegar, wine, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, onions, seasoned salt).
  2. Marinate Beef: Place the beef roast in the large bowl and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the meat is completely covered. Marinate for 24 hours, turning frequently.
  3. Cook: When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the meat and the entire marinade into a Dutch oven.
  4. Cook, covered, in the oven at 325°F for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until tender.
  5. Serve: Remove the meat to a hot serving platter. Serve with rice, pouring the juices from the Dutch oven over each helping of rice.