Braised Beef Roast with Melt-in-the-Mouth Potatoes

Name: Braised Beef Roast with Melt-in-the-Mouth Potatoes
Prep time: 120 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 2 kg beef eye of round (or top round roast); 2 yellow onions, sliced; 1 head of garlic, minced; 4 tbsp red wine vinegar; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; Hot water as needed; 6–8 small waxy potatoes, peeled; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Fresh thyme and bay leaves (optional)

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 31, 2026

A beautifully tender beef roast marinated overnight then seared and pressure-cooked until it melts in your mouth, served alongside potatoes soaked in a rich, dark pan sauce. This comforting one-pot meal is deceptively simple and rewarding every time.

Prep⏱️ 120 min

Servings👥 6 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

6 servings

2 kg beef eye of round (or top round roast)
2 yellow onions, sliced
1 head of garlic, minced
4 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 tbsp vegetable oil
Hot water as needed
6–8 small waxy potatoes, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme and bay leaves (optional)

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Directions

1
The night before, pierce the beef all over with a fork. Place in a deep dish with the onions, garlic, vinegar, and herbs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
2
The next day, drain the beef and reserve the marinade. Pat the meat dry with paper towels.
3
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Sear the beef on all sides, turning regularly for even browning. Add a splash of hot water if the oil starts to smoke.
4
Pour the reserved marinade into the pot and stir for 1 minute to deglaze. Add enough hot water to cover the meat, then seal the pressure cooker.
5
Cook on low heat for 30–35 minutes until the meat is tender when pierced with a skewer.
6
Open the cooker, check the liquid level, and add the whole peeled potatoes. Cook uncovered on high heat for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has reduced to a rich, dark, slightly thickened gravy.
7
Slice the beef and serve with the potatoes, generously spooned with the pan sauce.

💡 Chef's Tip

Never skip the overnight marinade — the vinegar tenderises the meat deeply while the garlic infuses every fibre. Leftovers reheat perfectly in the sauce the following day.