Roast Beef Question - Page 2

SchoolPsych · ‎06-06-2010

A rump roast is great if you do not dry it out! I usually cook it either by using an oven bag or in the crock pot. You cannot go wrong with either method as both will lock in the juices. Don't rush the time! Slow and low is always best with roasts. My tip: add a bottle of beer or some wine, a little garlic, some mustard, maybe chopped tomatoes and/or a little barbeque sauce. sprinkle some brown sugar on top. Your roast will be great and will be melt in your mouth delicious! It will make its own gravy in the cooking bag or crock pot. Add vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, etc., and you will have a complete meal! Everyone will think you worked really hard, but it's so easy and good. I often add fresh bread or biscuits. Try it! You will be a hero!

cookie5 · ‎03-10-2010

I agree with using a chuck roast. They are more flavorful and tender than a rump IMO. I used to use something called a shoulder clod. but haven't seen one in ages.

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Irish Rosebud · ‎11-17-2010

On 1/5/2014 Frannie said:
I prefer rump roast to any other type. Chuck is too fatty, eye of round too dry. I brown mine very well in a little oil, add about a cup of water then roast at 325 degrees for about a half hour per pound. It's very tender and tastes wonderful. I strain the pan drippings and make gravy. Delish.

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Agree with "low and slow" for this cut.

tiamaria · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you all for your helpful responses! I am nervous to try to make this rump just as a roast in the oven without adding a good amount of liquid like a pot roast. I have such a picky family and if it turns out tough nobody will eat it. I don't love crockpot pot roast so I think I will do Lynne's recipe for Balsamic Pot Roast only I will do it in the oven. That recipe my family loves so it should be safe. It is rainy here in NJ so it is a good day for the kids and DH to come home to that wonderful smell cooking in the oven! In the meantime, I will pick up an eye round the next time I go to the store for the roast beef and put that on next weeks menu!!! Smile

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

Just happened to make a pot roast yesterday. I always use a chuck roast, in cooking bag w/ dry Lipton Onion Soup mix sprinkled over baby carrots and small potatoes. Put in a crock pot on low. Depending on the size of the roast, cook for six to eight hours. If you can break it away with a fork, I consider it done. Wink

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Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

On 1/6/2014 tiamaria said:
Thank you all for your helpful responses! I am nervous to try to make this rump just as a roast in the oven without adding a good amount of liquid like a pot roast. I have such a picky family and if it turns out tough nobody will eat it. I don't love crockpot pot roast so I think I will do Lynne's recipe for Balsamic Pot Roast only I will do it in the oven. That recipe my family loves so it should be safe. It is rainy here in NJ so it is a good day for the kids and DH to come home to that wonderful smell cooking in the oven! In the meantime, I will pick up an eye round the next time I go to the store for the roast beef and put that on next weeks menu!!!

tiamaria How did your rump roast turn out?

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ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

Boneless top loin or prime rib roast are excellent choices

Mama Mia · ‎03-10-2010

On 1/6/2014 twopeas said:
Just happened to make a pot roast yesterday. I always use a chuck roast, in cooking bag w/ dry Lipton Onion Soup mix sprinkled over baby carrots and small potatoes. Put in a crock pot on low. Depending on the size of the roast, cook for six to eight hours. If you can break it away with a fork, I consider it done.

twopeas, this is what I have always done, but I like a chuck with the bone in, and now every store has them boneless. I guess I will have to talk to the butcher. ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$ Oh, I throw in a couple of red onions, quartered.

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tiamaria · ‎03-09-2010

On 1/7/2014 Nightowlz said:
On 1/6/2014 tiamaria said:
Thank you all for your helpful responses! I am nervous to try to make this rump just as a roast in the oven without adding a good amount of liquid like a pot roast. I have such a picky family and if it turns out tough nobody will eat it. I don't love crockpot pot roast so I think I will do Lynne's recipe for Balsamic Pot Roast only I will do it in the oven. That recipe my family loves so it should be safe. It is rainy here in NJ so it is a good day for the kids and DH to come home to that wonderful smell cooking in the oven! In the meantime, I will pick up an eye round the next time I go to the store for the roast beef and put that on next weeks menu!!!

tiamaria How did your rump roast turn out?

Hi Nightowlz!

It came out delicious! I like to make pot roast in the oven rather than in the crock pot. I just get a better result. I have often wondered if I just need a new crock pot! I used the recipe that Lynne posted a few months ago with the balsamic vinegar for the slow cooker. only I did it in the oven. My family loves the gravy more so than the gravy with a canned soup. I like them just the same but if I make what they like then at least I know it will be eaten! I am planning on making a roast beef next week with an eye round. Smile

Lynneuk · ‎03-10-2010

Hey tiamaria,

Glad the balsamic pot roast worked out well for you. I am trying to use up everything in my freezer for the new year so I just took a chuck roast out and plan to make that recipe again on Sunday. Can't wait!