German Pot Roast - Sweet and Savory Meals

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can mimic the sweetness without alcohol.

beef roast

🥗Healthier: pork roast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are a more economical protein option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often less expensive than butter.

gingerbread

🥗Healthier: spiced bread

💰Cheaper: store-bought cookies

Store-bought cookies can be a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Season chuck roast on all sides with salt and pepper.

Place a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil, and once hot, add the roast. Sear it on both sides until nicely browned. Remove the roast from the pan and set it aside.

Turn the heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and paprika. Stir, then add the carrot. Sear for 3 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for three more minutes.

Stir in beer, and scrape the pan bottom to “deglaze” it. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Return the chuck roast to the pan and add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Cover with lid.

Place in oven and braise for 4 hours.

Top the roast with the cabbage and braise for an additional hour or until the cabbage has softened and the roast is fork-tender.

Garnish with parsley and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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