Lambeth Villager Jan:Feb 2026

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5. Bring just to a simmer on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Once the broth is simmering, cover and place in the oven and cook for 2 hours. 6. Add potatoes, carrots, and celery, and cook an additional 2 hours (for a 4 lb. roast) or until the roast and

Here’s a winter warm-up recipe for you: my Savoury Pot Roast You need a sturdy oven-tested Dutch Oven for the pot.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast or rump roast 1 large yellow onion chopped, or two small onions 2 cups beef broth or as needed 1 cup red wine 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 1 pound baby potatoes or chopped red potatoes 4 carrots cut into 2-inch pieces 2 ribs celery cut into 1 ½-inch pieces Directions 1. Preheat oven to 300°F. 2. Season roast with salt and pepper.

potatoes are fork-tender. 7. Discard bay leaf. Gently pull beef into large pieces with a fork or slice into thick pieces. Serve with juices or make gravy (below) if desired. 8. Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. 9. Remove beef and vegetables from the pot. Use a gravy separator or a spoon to separate the fat from the drippings. 10.Bring the remaining broth/drippings to a boil and whisk in the slurry mixture a little bit at a time until thickened. Add extra broth if needed. 11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on each side until browned, about 4 minutes per side adding more oil if needed. 4. Arrange onions around the roast. Combine broth, wine, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Pour over the roast. Add bay leaf.

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