Name: Classic Beef Pot Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Yield: Makes 6-8
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, peeled and cut into quarters; 1 large kumara (about 400g), peeled and cut into 3cm pieces; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thick rings; 1 - 1.2 kg beef topside; 1 cup beef stock; ⅓ cup red wine (optional); 70 g sachet Wattie's Tomato Paste; 2 bay leaves; 1 Tbsp cornflour

A classic pot roast is hard to beat, with all your favourite vegetables. Slow cooking all day will ensure the meat is tender, juicy, and ready when you come home. Don’t forget the gravy just like Mum used to make.

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Makes 6-8

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 7-8 hours

Easy

Ingredients

2 medium onions, peeled and cut into quarters

1 large kumara (about 400g), peeled and cut into 3cm pieces

2 carrots, peeled and cut into thick rings

1 - 1.2 kg beef topside

1 cup beef stock

⅓ cup red wine (optional)

70 g sachet Wattie's Tomato Paste

2 bay leaves

1 Tbsp cornflour

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Average Quantity per Serving

Nutrition information is calculated using a recipe analysis program and is subject to variations you may make to the ingredients or cooking method. This nutrition information is intended as a guide only and excludes serving suggestions and swaps you may make.

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INGREDIENTS

Made with

Tomato Paste

Concentrated tomato suited to adding to sauces, casseroles & pizzas.

Method

Step 1

1. Turn the slow cooker onto low to preheat. Put the prepared onions, kumara and carrots into the slow cooker.

Step 2

2. Place the piece of topside, fat side up onto the vegetables.

Step 3

3. In a jug mix together beef stock, red wine (if using) and Wattie's Tomato Paste. Pour over meat. Add bay leaves. Cover. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, until meat is tender.

Step 4

4. Transfer meat to a serving platter. Place vegetables around the meat. Mix cornflour with a little cold water to a smooth paste. Whisk into the sauce to thicken. Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper if required.

Step 5

5. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal green vegetables.