Snow Cap Pot Roast

📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting classic pot roast braised with red burgundy, spices, and topped with a creamy sour cream finish. This tender, slow-cooked beef dish serves 6 to 8 people.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins3 hoursNone6 to 8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Roasting pan

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4 lbBeef RoastWith bone
1 cloveGarlicMinced
1/2 tspDried MarjoramCrushed
1/4 tspGround NutmegGround
1 dashSaltTo taste
1 dashPepperTo taste
1 cupRed Burgundy WineRed
1/2 cupSour CreamFor topping
2 tbspGreen OnionChopped
1 dashPaprikaFor garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Braising

  1. Brown one 4 lb. beef roast over high heat with 1 clove garlic, minced.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, and a dash each salt & pepper.
  3. Pour 1 cup red burgundy over meat.
  4. Cook, covered, in slow oven (325°) for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs until the meat is fork-tender.

Step 2: Serving

  1. To serve, remove bone & excess fat. Top meat with 1/2 cup sour cream, sprinkle with 2 tbs. chopped gr. onion & dash paprika — make gravy if desired.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be cooked a day ahead and gently reheated before adding the sour cream topping.


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