pot roast

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun A cut of beef that is browned and then cooked until tender, often with vegetables, in a covered pot.

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• noun A dish made by browning a roast-sized piece of beef (often taken from the tougher chuck cut) to induce a Maillard reaction, then slow-cooking in liquid in a covered dish.

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• noun cut of beef suitable for simmering in liquid in a closed pot