🍖🥕 Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3–4 hours (low & slow)
Total Time: ~3.5–4.5 hours
🧂 Ingredients:
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3–4 lb beef chuck roast
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
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1 large onion, quartered
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4 cloves garlic, smashed
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4 cups beef broth (or enough to cover halfway)
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1 cup red wine (optional, for deeper flavor)
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
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6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (Yukon Gold or Russet)
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
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2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
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2 bay leaves
🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Roast:
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Pat roast dry with paper towels; season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the Meat:
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.
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Brown the roast on all sides until deeply golden (about 4–5 minutes per side).
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Remove roast and set aside.
3. Sauté Aromatics:
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In the same pot, add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant and lightly softened (~3 minutes).
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Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute more.
4. Deglaze & Add Liquids:
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Pour in red wine (if using) and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
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Add beef broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Add Roast & Herbs:
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Return roast to the pot.
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Add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
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Cover and simmer on low, or transfer to a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C).
6. Cook Low & Slow:
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Cook for about 2 hours.
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Add potatoes and carrots around the roast.
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Continue cooking for another 1–1.5 hours, until meat is fork-tender.
7. Finish & Serve:
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Remove roast and veggies; discard herbs.
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Skim fat from the cooking liquid and reduce on stovetop if you want thicker gravy.
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Slice roast against the grain.
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Serve with potatoes, carrots, and spoon the gravy over everything.
🔁 Variations:
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Add parsnips or celery root for extra root veggie flavor.
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Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot for easier hands-off cooking.
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For richer gravy, whisk in a tablespoon of butter or a splash of cream at the end.
Would you like a slow cooker version, or tips on making it extra tender? I’m happy to help!
