Description
This classic Pot Roast with Carrots & Potatoes is the perfect hearty meal for a cozy dinner. Tender chuck roast, simmered in a flavorful broth with carrots and Yukon Gold potatoes, creates a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 small Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onions and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the roast to the pot, nestling it into the liquid. Add carrots and potatoes around the meat.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- (Optional) For a thicker gravy, remove the meat and vegetables from the pot and keep them warm. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir the mixture into the cooking liquid over medium heat until thickened.
- Serve the pot roast with vegetables, spooning gravy over the top for extra flavor.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, sear the roast well before cooking.
- Red wine adds depth to the flavor, but you can skip it and use additional beef broth if preferred.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, use the optional cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg