Pot Roast
Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef slow-cooked to perfection alongside a medley of hearty vegetables. As it simmers, the rich, savory aromas fill your kitchen, making it an inviting centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. This dish not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul, creating lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side), then remove from pot.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot; sauté until softened.
- Return the roast to the pot, adding chopped carrots and potatoes. Pour in beef broth until it covers half of the roast.
- Top with thyme and cover with the lid. Transfer to the preheated oven and slow cook for approximately 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve drizzled with juices from the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Find it online: https://carmenrecipes.com/pot-roast/