How to Cook a Beef Rump Roast

By EdieK

A rump roast is a popular cut of beef that is flavorful and easy on the budget. The simplest way to cook a beef rump roast is in the oven. If you pan fry it, add potatoes and other vegetables for a full meal prepared in a single pan. If you don't have a roasting pan, you can cook a rump roast in a Dutch oven on the top of the stove.

Ingredients

• Roasting Pan
• 3 pound rump roast
• Potatoes, quartered
• Onions, quartered
• Carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Water
• Cooking oil
• Dutch oven
• Two packages beef stew seasoning mix

Details

Adapted from ehow.com

Preparation

Step 1

Oven Preparation
* 1

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
* 2

Place the rump roast in your roasting pan, fat side up. If desired, season the roast with salt, pepper and other seasonings before placing it in the pan.
* 3

Place the roast in the oven and cook for one hour, uncovered.
* 4

Remove the roast from the oven and surround the meat with the prepared vegetables. Add 1 cup of water.
* 5

Return the roast to the oven, still uncovered, and cook for another hour or until the vegetables are soft and tender.
* 6

Allow the meat to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
Stovetop
* 1

Heat 2 to 3 tbsp. of oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Place the roast in the hot oil and brown on all sides.
* 2

Surround the roast with three to four quartered potatoes, one quartered onion and three to four carrots sliced into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
* 3

Combine two packages of beef stew seasoning mix with 2 cups of water. Pour over the roast and vegetables.
* 4

Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover and let the roast cook for two to three hours or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are soft.