Family favorite dinner. Always a hit and leftovers are fought over the next day.
I wish I could take the credit for this dish, but it’s been made by members of my family for as far back as I can remember. It’s a classic dish that has the same deliciously, rich flavor in all of our households. And its a hit every time.
A couple of things to pint out that take it to that next level of yumminess:
1. Brown your meat well in Step 1. Don’t skip this at all and don’t rush it. You want your roast to be beautifully browned all the way round. This seals in the flavor and also results in a rich brown gravy later.
2. Salt your meat. Don’t be scared to add salt. It’s a big piece of meat. I add at least 3/4 – 1 whole teaspoon. Taste the gravy at the end and add more if needed.
My Domino Rice is a mixture of black rice and plain basmati rice. As the black rice is whole grain, it needs to be cooked for around 10 minutes before adding your plain basmati to it. You want it all cooked without chewy bits.
Buttered peas are … wait for it… peas with a little butter added. Well worth it though as it makes them taste a little decadent and not just your regular ol’ peas.
STEP 1. Brown your roast: Heat up a large pot. Add olive oil and fry your meat, turning every minute or so to make sure the meat browns all over, but doesn’t burn.
STEP 2. Cook the Roast: Pour boiling water and stock into the pot to cover the roast. Be careful as the liquid may bubble up. Partly cover and simmer away for 40 min – 1 hour. This will depend on how you like your meat cooked and also how large the roast is. We like it tender and medium to well cooked through, so I normally cook a little longer. Top up water if needed.
STEP 3. Add Potatoes: About 15 min before you remove the meat from the pot, add your potatoes and boil until just tender. Try not over cook as the potatoes will fall apart.
STEP 4. Make the Gravy: Remove meat and potatoes from pot and set aside. It’s time to make the gravy. The ‘gravy’ looks a little thin and watery at this point, so we need to thicken it up. Mix 3 tablespoons plain flour with a little cold to form a smooth paste. Stir paste into thin gravy. It will thicken instantly. Keep stirring to ensure no lumps form.
STEP 5. Slice meat and add with potatoes back to the pot. Allow to sit for 5 – 10 minutes to soak up a little gravy.
Serve with Rice and Peas.
Beef Pot Roast with Buttered Peas & Domino Rice
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- Large topside beef roast
- 6 – 8 potatoes halved
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 2 cups of beef or vegetable stock
- Hot water
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- STEP 1. Brown your roast: Heat up a large pot. Add olive oil and fry your meat, turning every minute or so to make sure the meat browns all over, but doesn’t burn.
- STEP 2. Cook the Roast: Pour boiling water and stock into the pot to cover the roast. Be careful as the liquid may bubble up. Add salt, pepper and rosemary. Partly cover and simmer away for 40 min – 1 hour. This will depend on how you like your meat cooked and also how large the roast is. We like it tender and medium to well cooked through, so I normally cook a little longer. Top up water if needed.
- STEP 3. Add Potatoes: About 15 min before you remove the meat from the pot, add your potatoes and boil until just tender. Try not over cook as the potatoes will fall apart.
- STEP 4. Make the Gravy: Remove meat and potatoes from pot and set aside. It’s time to make the gravy. The ‘gravy’ looks a little thin and watery at this point, so we need to thicken it up. Mix 3 tablespoons plain flour with a little cold to form a smooth paste. Stir paste into thin gravy. It will thicken instantly. Keep stirring to ensure no lumps form.
- STEP 5. Slice meat and add with potatoes back to the pot. Allow to sit for 5 – 10 minutes to soak up a little gravy.
- Serve with Rice and Peas.
