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Perfect Pot Roast

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Perfect Pot Roast is a hearty, one-pot meal featuring tender, slow-cooked beef with vegetables, herbs, and a rich, savory broth. It’s comforting, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner or cozy night in.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4–5 potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Pour in beef broth and add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf.
  6. Return the roast to the pot. Cover and cook in the oven for 3–4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  7. About 1 hour before the roast is done, add the potatoes to the pot.
  8. Remove herbs and bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, reduce the cooking liquid on the stovetop or add a cornstarch slurry.
  • Mushrooms can be added during the last hour of cooking for extra flavor.
  • Swap potatoes for parsnips or turnips for variation.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

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