Description
Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. This Best Ever Pot Roast Recipe features a tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and savory herbs, resulting in a dish that’s bursting with flavor. As it cooks, the rich aromas fill your home, enticing everyone to gather around the dinner table. Pair this mouthwatering pot roast with creamy mashed potatoes and crusty bread to soak up all the delicious juices. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, quartered
- Fresh rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 3 minutes per side). Remove the roast and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Return the roast to the pot; add broth, carrots, potatoes, rosemary, and thyme.
- Cover tightly; transfer to the oven and slow cook for about 4 hours or until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg