Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Amish Beef and Carrot Bake

When life gets busy, I reach for a casserole that feels like it came straight from a church cookbook — simple, hearty, and comforting. This oven-baked Amish-style beef and carrot bake fits the bill perfectly. A budget-friendly bottom round roast is tucked into a casserole dish with carrots, cream of potato soup, and onion soup mix, then left to slowly roast until tender. The result is a cozy, fork-tender beef dinner with rich gravy, the kind of meal you’d serve on a cold Midwest evening.
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Pair it with buttery mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or thick slices of bread to soak up the creamy sauce. For balance, add a crisp green bean salad or steamed peas alongside.
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🥘 Amish-Style Beef & Carrot Bake
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beef bottom round | 2–2½ lbs, cut into large pieces or left whole |
| Cream of potato soup (canned) | 1 can (10.5 oz) |
| Carrots | 4 large, peeled and cut into thick chunks |
| Onion soup mix (packet) | 1 |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Place beef in the dish and scatter carrots around and over the meat.
- Spoon cream of potato soup evenly over the beef.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix across the top.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 2½–3 hours, until beef is fork-tender and carrots are soft.
- Remove foil, spoon sauce over the beef, and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with the creamy gravy ladled over each portion.
✨ This dish is proof that simple ingredients, a little patience, and the oven’s steady heat can create a meal that feels like home.
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