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Pot Roast Recipe

Pot Roast Recipe

Tender beef, rich gravy, and hearty vegetables make this pot roast recipe the perfect comforting, flavorful meal for family dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 8
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Roast:

  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast to pot roast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus additional salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Vegetables:

  • 4 large carrots peeled, then chopped into chunks
  • 4 to 5 potato Yukon Gold, or even Russet Peeled and halved
  • 2 medium onions quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

For the Braising Liquid:

  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional for more the depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Tsp of dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Roast

  • Make sure you pat your steak Pot roast dry using paper towels to help brown it more evenly. Add salt pepper, garlic powder along with onion powder.
  • In an oven-proof skillet, or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Cook the roast for 3-4 minutes each side until it is brown. This increases the flavor and also locks the juices.
  • Tips: For extra richness it is also possible to sear on the edges of your roast.

Step 2: Arrange the Vegetables

  • Put the potatoes, carrots, onions, as well as garlic in on the lower part of your slow cooker as well as a Dutch oven. The vegetables will soak up the delicious juices of the beef, making it the perfect pot roast that includes vegetables..
  • Step 3: Make the Braising Liquid
  • A bowl is used to mix together red wine, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, rosemary, thyme along with bay leaves. Pour the mixture over (not on top of) the beef, to prevent getting rid of the seasoning. This is the foundation for a delicious dish of braised meat.

Step 4: Choose Your Cooking Method

  • Slow Cooker Recipe for Pot Roast Cook covered and on low up to 8-9 hours. Or High for 4-5 hrs.
  • Oven baked Pot Roast Cover with foil or a lid and bake at 325 degrees F (163degC) for 3-4 hours.
  • Dutch oven Pot roast Cook at a low temperature on the stovetop or bake in the oven for 3-4 hours.
  • You'll be able to tell in the moment that your meat is fork-tender.

Step 5: Make the Gravy

  • When the roast is done cooking remove the meat and veggies. Take out the bay leaf.
  • To thicken the sauce, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir it into the hot liquid and cook until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

  • Cut or shred the beef. Serve it with vegetables and a generous amount of gravy. It's one of the meals from the comfort food menu that make the entire home smell wonderful.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Seasoning and trimming meat: About 5 minutes
  • Chopping vegetables: ~10 minutes
  • Searing meat for 5 minutes

Cook Time:

  • Slow Cooker (Low): 8-9 hours
  • Slow Cooker (High): 4-5 hours
  • Oven (or Dutch Oven: 3-4 hours

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Notes

Calories (per serving):
for a 3.5 pounds Chuck roast served with gravy and vegetables and a gravy dish, it is divided into 8 portions:
Estimated calories: approximately 450 to 500 kcal/serving
(This is contingent on the fat content of the meat and the oil content, as well as whether or not you add wine.)
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