Learn how to cook pot roast with this simple and savory stovetop pot roast made with turnips, carrots, and potatoes. Warm up a nice loaf of bread and toss a salad, and you have a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 , 3 pound
- 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
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1
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add roast and quickly brown on all sides.
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2
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.
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3
Add turnips and potatoes; simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
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4
Add carrots; simmer for 30 minutes, or until roast can be pulled apart with a fork.
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5
Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Nutrition Facts
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