Description
Hearty midwestern pot roast delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising melt-in-your-mouth tender beef with rich, savory gravy. Slow-cooked perfection invites you to savor classic home cooking that warms both plate and heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3.4 pounds (1.5 kilograms) beef chuck roast
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare a flavor-packed pot roast by warming the oven to 300F (150C), creating the perfect slow-cooking environment.
- Select a robust, ovenproof pot and heat olive oil over medium-high flame. Generously season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then carefully sear each side until a rich, caramelized crust forms. Transfer the browned meat to a temporary holding plate.
- In the same aromatic pot, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence.
- Introduce tomato paste, stirring for one minute to intensify its deep flavor. Pour in beef broth and red wine, allowing the liquid to mingle with fresh thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Encourage the mixture to simmer gently.
- Tenderly nestle the seared roast back into the herb-infused liquid. Surround the meat with chunky carrot and potato pieces, ensuring even coverage.
- Securely lid the pot and slide into the preheated oven. Allow the roast to slow-cook for 3-4 hours, transforming the meat into a meltingly tender centerpiece.
- Once the roast reaches fork-shredding perfection, create a luxurious gravy by removing the meat and vegetables. Bring the remaining liquid to a vigorous boil, then whisk a flour-water slurry to thicken. Reunite the meat and vegetables with the enhanced sauce before serving.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried to elevate the aromatic profile and add vibrant, bright notes to the dish.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder when making the gravy thickener.
- Trim excess fat before cooking to control the overall dish’s richness while maintaining meat’s juicy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 34
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg