Savory Mock Tender Roast with Rich Gravy

Ingredients

• Mock tender roast (3-4 pounds)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1 teaspoon)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Onion powder (1 teaspoon)
• Paprika (1 tablespoon)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Beef broth (2 cups)
• Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Water (1/2 cup)
• All-purpose flour (1/4 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Rub the spice mixture all over the mock tender roast, ensuring it’s well-coated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
5. Sear the roast on all sides until it’s nicely browned, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
6. Once browned, remove the roast from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
7. In the same pot, pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to deglaze the pot and scrape up any browned bits.
8. Return the roast to the pot, covering it with the flavorful liquid, and cover the pot with a lid.
9. Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and roast for 2.5-3 hours, or until the roast is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
10. After roasting, remove the pot from the oven, and let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
11. While the roast is resting, prepare the gravy. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water to form a smooth slurry.
12. Pour the slurry into the cooking liquid in the pot and whisk continuously until the gravy thickens.
13. Slice the roast and serve it generously drizzled with the rich gravy.