Here’s a classic, tender pot roast 🥩🥕—comfort food that’s easy and full of flavor.
Classic Pot Roast
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3–4 potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Season & sear:
- Pat roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Build flavor:
- Add onion to the pot and cook 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and herbs.
- Add roast & veggies:
- Return roast to pot.
- Add carrots and potatoes around it.
- Cook low & slow:
- Cover and bake for 3–4 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
- Serve:
- Slice or shred meat.
- Spoon vegetables and juices over the top.
Tips & Variations
- Slow cooker: Cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.
- Extra rich gravy: Thicken juices with a cornstarch slurry.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar.
- Make ahead: Tastes even better the next day.
If you want a Mississippi pot roast, pressure cooker version, or no-potato low-carb option, just tell me 😊