pot roast

noun

: a piece of beef cooked by braising usually on top of the stove

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Get the Recipe 23 of 25 Classic Beef Pot Roast A flavorful pot roast is high on the list of all-time favorite comfort foods, and this recipe combines all the tastes and sides that make a delicious roast. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025 The original Mississippi pot roast recipe is made with a beef chuck roast, ranch dressing powder, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024 Whether pairing with a pork chop or pot roast for a hearty dinner or serving alongside preserves and whipped butter at brunch, angel biscuits are ideal for any meal and every occasion. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024 The result was tender, succulent and flavorful – truly not my momma's pot roast. Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pot roast 

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pot roast was in 1880

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“Pot roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pot%20roast. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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pot roast

noun
: a piece of meat (as beef) cooked by braising usually on top of the stove
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