Description
Indulge in a classic pot roast that warms the heart and soul. This savory dish features tender chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection with vibrant carrots and creamy potatoes. As the aromas fill your kitchen, gather your family around for a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting textures of this beloved recipe, guaranteed to bring smiles and seconds at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop carrots, potatoes, and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Sear the roast: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear each side for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Add aromatics and broth: Transfer the roast to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Pour in beef broth to deglaze.
- Layer veggies: Add chopped carrots and potatoes around the roast. Sprinkle thyme over everything.
- Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving; slice or shred your pot roast alongside vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of pot roast (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg