zesty pot roast

Ingredients For zesty pot roast

  • 4 lb
    beef chuck pot roast
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    cooking fat
  • 1/2 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 10.75 oz
    tomato soup
  • 1 can
    water
  • 1/4 c
    vinegar
  • 1 c
    applesauce

How To Make zesty pot roast

  • 1
    In a dutch oven, or large pan with a tight-fitting cover, brown meat in fat.
  • 2
    Season with salt and pepper and remove from pan. Pour off fat drippings.
  • 3
    Cook onion in drippings remaining in pan until soft but not browned; stir often.
  • 4
    Add tomato soup, water, and vinegar; mix well.
  • 5
    Return meat to pan.
  • 6
    Cover and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until done.
  • 7
    (Or cook in a 325 oven for same amount of time.)
  • 8
    Turn meat once to cook it evenly throughout.
  • 9
    When done, remove meat and keep warm.
  • 10
    Skim off excess fat.
  • 11
    Add applesauce and cook to desired consistency.
  • 12
    Taste sauce and correct seasoning, if necessary, with salt and pepper.
  • 13
    Slice meat and serve with sauce.

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