The perfect pot roast - made easy

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Season the 1.5 kg beef roast all over with salt and pepper.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Rub the meat generously with mustard.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a roasting pot and sear the roast well on all sides.

   Timer · 10 min
4. 4
   Step 4

   Deglaze with 0.13 l of red wine and let the liquid reduce slightly.

   Timer · 5 min
5. 5
   Step 5

   Add the 3 chopped garlic cloves and 2 chopped onions to the meat and sauté briefly until lightly browned.

   Timer · 5 min
6. 6
   Step 6

   Pour in 0.25 l of beef broth.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Cover the pot and braise the roast in the oven at 180 °C (top/bottom heat).

   Timer · 120 min
8. 8
   Step 8

   Check occasionally during the cooking time and add a little water if necessary.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Remove the roast from the pot. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and mustard to taste, and thicken if desired.