Gordons Pot Roast Recipes

THE BEST POT ROAST

Steps:

• Sprinkle the roast with 3 tablespoons of the salt, rubbing into the grain and covering all sides. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
• Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 275 degrees F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Cook the meat, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high and heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in the pot. Cook the onions and the remaining 1 tablespoon salt, stirring occasionally, until browned but not completely cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes (it's ok if the onion wedges break apart). Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste is brick red and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bay leaves and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot, until slightly reduced and you can no longer smell the alcohol, about 4 minutes. Add the flour, stir to coat the onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the broth and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Nestle the meat and any accumulated juices into the onions. Arrange the carrots, celery and potatoes around the roast, pushing them into the onions and surrounding the beef. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook until the meat is very tender but still holds its shape and is not falling apart, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Let rest, covered, at least 45 minutes before serving.
• Transfer the roast to a cutting board and remove the twine with scissors, if necessary. Slice against the grain.
• Divide the vegetables among plates and arrange the sliced beef over top. Spoon sauce over the top garnish with parsley and chives.

YANKEE POT ROAST (CHEF GORDON RAMSAY) RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Season the chuck roast generously with salt & pepper; massage into meat. Dredge through flour shaking off any excess. Heat 6 quart low pressure cooker over medium heat, add oil, then heat until shimmering. Sear roast on all sides until golden brown (about 15 minutes) Remove from pan & set aside. Add onions, carrots, celery & tomato paste to pan, stir well to coat. Cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Add bay leaves, garlic & thyme. Stir cooking about 1 minute. Add roast & resting liquid to pan, then add chicken stock to come about halfway up roast. Bring all to a simmer. Cover making sure it is well sealed. Cook on a medium, low flame, an active simmer for about 1 hour. Carefully remove lid, and remove pot from heat. Carefully remove roast from pan and set aside, pour contents of pan through a strainer into a large bowl. Press liquid from vegetables with a spatula - discard vegetables. To Finish: In a small bowl whisk 2 tablespoons of flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons of broth from the pan to form a liquid paste. Place pot back on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to heat. Saute onions & mushrooms about 2 minutes. Add to pot along with tomato paste, carrots, potatoes and flour mixture. Stir well and season with salt & pepper. Pour strained cooking liquid back into pan, stir well. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer. Add roast back to pan & cover. Seal lid well and simmer bout 15 minutes. Once done, remove roast and rest for about 10 minutes. Slice meat against the grain & place on platter. Arrange vegetables around it and lightly dress with sauce. Sprinkle over with fresh parsley. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

GORDON'S POT ROAST

Steps:

• Chop onion and mince garlic. Peel carrots and parsnips and diagonally cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Peel turnips and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges. Cut mushrooms into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Peel gingerroot and mince enough to measure 1/4 cup. Drain tomatoes and chop.
• Pat chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper. In a 5-quart heavy kettle heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown roast on all sides. Transfer roast to a plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from kettle. Add onion to kettle and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add Port and red wine and simmer, scraping up any brown bits on bottom of kettle, 5 minutes. Stir in broth, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, gingerroot, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and oregano and bring mixture to a boil. Add roast, carrots, parsnips, turnips, and mushrooms and simmer, covered, turning roast over halfway through cooking time, 3 hours total, or until tender. Pot roast may be made up to this point 3 days ahead. Cool roast, uncovered, before chilling, covered, and remove any solidified fat before reheating.
• Transfer roast with tongs to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes. If necessary skim fat from cooking liquid and bring cooking liquid and vegetables to a boil over moderate heat. In a small bowl stir together cornstarch and water until smooth and stir enough into sauce to thicken to desired consistency. Simmer sauce, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
• Cut roast crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on a deep platter. Spoon vegetables and sauce over meat. .