Description
Hearty pot roast with carrots and potatoes delivers pure comfort on a plate, promising rich flavors that melt in your mouth. Tender beef, slow-cooked to perfection, invites you to savor a classic American dinner that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (lbs) chuck roast
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 large carrots
- 6 small Yukon Gold potatoes
Liquid Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a Dutch oven by heating olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for robust meat browning.
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper, then sear each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops, approximately 4 minutes per surface.
- Remove the roast and introduce chopped onions and minced garlic into the same pot, sautéing until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Incorporate tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary, stirring to create a deeply flavored foundation.
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth and red wine, scraping accumulated browned fragments from the bottom to intensify the sauce’s complexity.
- Gently reintroduce the roast into the liquid, strategically surrounding it with chunky carrot and potato pieces.
- Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to a preheated 325°F (165°C) oven, allowing the roast to transform into tender perfection over 3-4 hours.
- Once meat reaches fall-apart consistency, carefully extract it and vegetables from the cooking liquid.
- Optional gravy enhancement: Whisk cornstarch with water, then blend into remaining liquid over medium heat until desired thickness emerges.
- Present the roast by either slicing or shredding, accompanied by roasted vegetables and a generous drizzle of rich, developed gravy.
Notes
- Enhance meat tenderness by choosing a well-marbled chuck roast with good fat content for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Searing creates a delicious caramelized crust that locks in juices and develops deep, rich flavor throughout the meat.
- Adjust cooking liquid ratios for dietary needs by substituting beef broth with low-sodium vegetable broth or using gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
- Simplify cleanup and maintain consistent heat distribution by using a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or cast-iron pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (or 4 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 453 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg