I love to prepare a great Sunday lunch...my Mom always prepares a roast on Sunday and, my recipe is ready right when you walk in from church.
Beth's Roast, with Merlot Gravy
1 chuck roast
1 cup Merlot
salt and pepper
garlic powder
Rinse the roast and, place it on a foil lined pan. Liberally add salt, pepper and garlic powder (no need to measure, just shake away). Pour 1 cup merlot over top of roast. Bake at 350 degrees 3-3 1/2 hours. Check the middle for desired wellness. Pour the drippings from the roast in a gravy boat and, serve with the meat.
Tater Tot Casserole
1 large package frozen tater tots
1 container sour cream (16 ounce)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup half-n-half
8 slices thick sliced bacon, crisp and crumbled
salt and pepper
garlic powder
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
Place tater tots and all ingredients (reserve the cheese) in a large mixing bowl. Stir until creamy. I add 1 t. each of the seasoning, or, a little more, according to taste. Spray a glass 9 x 13 baking dish with baking spray. Place potato mixture in baking dish and top with the cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot.
Side Note: I always prepare my bacon in the oven. Super easy and, no grease mess to clean up. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place bacon on a cookie sheet (no need to grease pan). Bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crisp.
This recipe is my own creation, feel free to share it or enjoy it for you and yours.
