Skillet Pot Roast with Rice
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What Started it all:
pot roast, rice, skillet
This hearty and flavorful skillet pot roast with rice is perfect for a family dinner. The tender pot roast combined with savory rice makes for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pot roast
- 2 cups rice
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
Instructions
- Season the pot roast with salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pot roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the pot roast from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth and water, stirring to ensure the rice is evenly distributed.
- Return the seared pot roast to the skillet, placing it on top of the rice and vegetables.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pot roast is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove the pot roast from the skillet and slice it into serving portions.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, ensuring it is well-mixed with the vegetables.
- Serve the sliced pot roast over a bed of the savory rice and vegetables.
This skillet pot roast with rice is a comforting and delicious meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table. Perfect for a family of four, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy!