Description
Old-Fashioned Beef Pot Roast is a comforting dish that brings family together with its aromatic blend of slow-cooked beef and hearty vegetables. This classic recipe features tender chuck roast, vibrant carrots, and creamy potatoes simmered in rich gravy. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this pot roast guarantees a deliciously memorable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 large carrots, chopped
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the roast and sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Return the roast to the pot with carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth until just covered.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg