Pot Roast With Dill Pickles

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11

Hearty and savory Pot Roast with Dill Pickles recipe

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

190 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

377

Sugar

Fat

29g

This Pot Roast with Dill Pickles recipe is a savory and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night in. The beef is slowly cooked in a Dutch oven with onions, peppercorns, bay leaf, and dill pickles, creating a rich and flavorful sauce. Serve the beef roast with the remaining pickle mixture and a dollop of sour cream on top for a delicious and comforting meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2.	In a large Dutch oven, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the beef roast and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes total.
4.	Remove the beef roast from the Dutch oven and place it on a plate.
5.	Add the chopped onions to the Dutch oven and cook until they are soft and translucent.
6.	Add the beef stock, peppercorns, bay leaf, and chopped dill pickles to the Dutch oven, and stir well.
7.	Return the beef roast to the Dutch oven and spoon some of the pickle mixture on top of it.
8.	Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
9.	Remove the beef roast from the Dutch oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it.
10.	Serve with the remaining pickle mixture and a dollop of sour cream on top.

PROS

This Pot Roast with Dill Pickles is a comforting and hearty winter dish that is perfect for colder days.

The beef is cooked low and slow, making it tender and juicy, and the dill pickles add a tangy and savory flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the beef and sour cream.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of protein and B vitamins from the beef.
The dill pickles in this recipe contain probiotics that can aid in digestion and boost immune system health.

	3 lbs beef top round roast or 3 lbs bottom round beef roast
	2 tablespoons peanut oil
	1 large yellow onion , peeled and chopped
	6 peppercorns
	1 bay leaf
	1/4 cup beef stock
	3 dill pickles , chopped
	1 cup sour cream