Description
Amish Pot Roast brings hearty comfort straight from rural kitchens with tender beef melting into rich, savory gravy. Slow-cooked perfection promises a soul-warming meal that invites you to savor each deeply satisfying forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chuck roast
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) prepared coffee
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) cold water
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1-of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, searing the chuck roast on all sides to develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Generously coat the roast with a blend of garlic powder, dried oregano, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Carefully position the seasoned roast in the slow cooker, surrounding it with thinly sliced onions and 2-3 bay leaves to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Combine of brewed coffee, of soy sauce, and of Worcestershire sauce, then gently pour the liquid mixture over the roast and onions.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to LOW temperature, allowing the roast to tenderize slowly for 8-9 hours, ensuring optimal moisture retention and flavor development.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully extract the roast from the slow cooker and use a ladle to skim off any accumulated surface fat.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by whisking of cornstarch with of cold water until smooth, then gradually stir into the cooking liquid.
- Increase the slow cooker temperature to HIGH and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it reaches a desired consistency.
- Gently shred the roast using two forks, then return the meat to the thickened sauce, allowing it to warm through and absorb additional flavors.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch of color and added freshness.
Notes
- Searing locks in deep, rich flavors by creating a golden-brown crust that seals juices inside the chuck roast.
- Coffee and soy sauce blend creates a unique, complex liquid base that transforms ordinary pot roast into an extraordinary dining experience.
- Slow cooking for 9 hours ensures meat becomes incredibly tender, allowing tough muscle fibers to break down completely.
- Cornstarch slurry technique helps create a silky, restaurant-quality gravy without lumps or excessive thickness.
- Fresh herbs like parsley add a bright, fresh finish to the rich, deeply savory meat, providing a perfect visual and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg