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Stove Top Pot Roast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 3 pound beef chuck roast
  • 4 cups water or as needed
  • 4 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 turnips peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 medium red potatoes quartered
  • 6 carrots peeled and cut into chunks

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add roast and quickly brown on all sides.
  • Add enough water to the pot to cover roast; add celery, garlic, onion, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours and 15 minutes, adding additional water if needed to keep the roast covered.
  • Add turnips and potatoes; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Add carrots; simmer for 30 minutes, or until roast can be pulled apart with a fork.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed before serving.