Dive into the heartwarming world of traditional Amish cuisine with our Old-Fashioned Amish Pot Roast recipe. This culinary journey promises a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more. Let’s embark on this flavorful adventure together.

Ingredients:

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Instructions:

1. Searing the Chuck Roast:
   • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the 3-pound chuck roast to the pan and sear on all sides until fully browned. Remove from the skillet and place it in the slow cooker.
2. Seasoning the Roast:
   • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and fresh ground black pepper on all sides of the roast. Massage the seasonings into the meat.
3. Preparing the Bed of Flavors:
   • Surround the roast with thinly sliced onions and add 2 bay leaves.
   • Pour in 1 cup of prepared coffee, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce over the ingredients.
4. Slow Cooking:
   • Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW power for 9 hours.
   • Resist the urge to lift the lid for at least 8.5 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Removing Bay Leaves and Roast:
   • After 8.5-9 hours, remove the lid and discard the bay leaves.
   • Take the roast out of the crockpot, place it on a plate, and cover it with aluminum foil.
6. Thickening the Gravy:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of cold water.
   • Add this mixture to the brown onion gravy in the slow cooker, cover it, switch to HIGH power, and let it thicken for about 20 minutes.
7. Shredding and Serving:
   • Shred the pot roast using two forks.
   • Once the sauce is thickened, add the shredded beef back into the gravy, stir, and let it sit until the beef is brought back up to temperature (about 5 minutes).
   • Remove the lid and serve the Old-Fashioned Amish Pot Roast onto individual plates using a ladle.
8. Garnish and Enjoy:
   • Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
   • Serve the Old-Fashioned Amish Pot Roast with some bread to soak up the delicious juices.