Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Pot Roast recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish features a tender beef chuck roast surrounded by sweet carrots, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, and rich gravy. Each bite envelops you in warmth and nostalgia, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Experience the delightful aromas that fill your kitchen as you create this classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 large onions, sliced into wedges
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 3 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- Add onions to the pot; cook until caramelized (around 5 minutes).
- Return roast to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, garlic, thyme, and beef broth; ensure liquid covers halfway up the meat.
- Cover and place in the oven. Cook for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Let rest before slicing and serve with vegetables and gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pot roast (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg