Stovetop Yankee Pot Roast

A traditional Yankee pot roast recipe made with carrots, onions, celery, and red wine is easy to make on the stove!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 388 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 3 whole allspice berries
• flour for dredging
• 1 (3 pound) beef round tip roast
• 3 medium onions, sliced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into small chunks
• 3 large stalks celery, diced
• 2 (12 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy, cast iron pot over medium heat. Dredge roast in flour, shake off excess, and brown in hot oil on all sides.

Step 2

Stir in onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and allspice; cook until lightly browned. Pour in red wine and bring to a simmer before pouring in beef broth. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until beef is tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 3

Remove meat to a cutting board; allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4

While beef is resting, thicken cooking liquid with cornstarch. Slice beef and serve with gravy.