Description
This Perfect Pot Roast is the kind of easy dinner that makes any evening feel extra cozy. It is loaded with tender beef, soft potatoes, sweet carrots, and rich savory gravy, making it one of my favorite comfort food ideas for a family meal. Whether you need an easy recipe for Sunday supper, hearty dinner ideas for guests, or simple food ideas to meal prep ahead, this classic roast delivers big flavor with very little fuss.
Ingredients
3 pound chuck roast
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 pound baby potatoes
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned, then remove it from the pot.
3. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in the red wine and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and stir well.
5. Return the roast to the pot and add the thyme and rosemary. Cover and bake at 325°F for 2 hours.
6. Add the baby potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms around the roast. Cover again and continue cooking for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
7. Remove the herb stems, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm with plenty of the cooking liquid spooned over the top.
Notes
Do not rush the cooking time, because if the roast feels tough, it usually just needs longer to braise until the connective tissue fully breaks down.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 612
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 156mg
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