This slow cooker Amish pot roast will make your taste buds sing
Dive into the heartwarming world of traditional Amish cuisine with our Old-Fashioned Amish Pot Roast recipe. This culinary journey promises a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more. Let’s embark on this flavorful adventure together.
Ingredients:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chuck Roast | 3 pounds |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic Powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried Oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Soy Sauce | ¼ cup |
| Prepared Coffee | 1 cup |
| Worcestershire Sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| White Onion | 1 large, thinly sliced |
| Bay Leaves | 2 |
| Cornstarch | 2 tablespoons |
| Cold Water | 3 tablespoons |
| Fresh Ground Black Pepper | To taste |
| Fresh Chopped Parsley | To garnish (optional) |
Instructions:
- Searing the Chuck Roast:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the 3-pound chuck roast to the pan and sear on all sides until fully browned. Remove from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.
- Seasoning the Roast:
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and fresh ground black pepper on all sides of the roast. Massage the seasonings into the meat.
- Preparing the Bed of Flavors:
- Surround the roast with thinly sliced onions and add 2 bay leaves.
- Pour in 1 cup of prepared coffee, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients.
- Slow Cooking:
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW power for 9 hours.
- Resist the urge to lift the lid for at least 8.5 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Removing Bay Leaves and Roast:
- After 8.5-9 hours, remove the lid and discard the bay leaves.
- Take the roast out of the crockpot, place it on a plate, and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Thickening the Gravy:
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of cold water.
- Add this mixture to the brown onion gravy in the slow cooker, cover it, switch to HIGH power, and let it thicken for about 20 minutes.
- Shredding and Serving:
- Shred the pot roast using two forks.
- Once the sauce is thickened, add the shredded beef back into the gravy, stir, and let it sit until the beef is brought back up to temperature (about 5 minutes).
- Remove the lid and serve the Old-Fashioned Amish Pot Roast onto individual plates using a ladle.
- Garnish and Enjoy:
- Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve the Old-Fashioned Amish Pot Roast with some bread to soak up the delicious juices.
