Apple Cider Pot Roast with PotatoesA cozy, tender beef roast slow-braised in apple cider, herbs, and warm spices — perfect for fall family dinners 🍂—
✅️ Ingredients:
◾️ 3 lb chuck roast
◾️ 2 tbsp olive oil
◾️ Salt and black pepper to taste
◾️ 1 onion, sliced
◾️ 3 cloves garlic, minced
◾️ 2 cups apple cider (not vinegar)
◾️ 1 cup beef broth
◾️ 2 tbsp tomato paste
◾️ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
◾️ 1 tsp dried thyme
◾️ ½ tsp dried rosemary
◾️ ½ tsp ground cinnamon
◾️ 4–5 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
◾️ 3 carrots, cut into chunks
◾️ 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
◾️ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
✅️ Directions:
👉 Step 1: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
👉 Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
👉 Step 3: In the same pot, sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
👉 Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze with apple cider and beef broth. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and cinnamon.
👉 Step 5: Return the roast to the pot. Arrange potatoes and carrots around the meat. Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to a 325°F (160°C) oven.
👉 Step 6: Braise for 3–3.5 hours, or until meat is tender and pulls apart easily.
👉 Step 7 (Optional): Remove roast and vegetables, skim fat, and whisk in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce on the stovetop.
👉 Step 8: Serve the roast sliced or shredded with vegetables and pan gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley.
✅️ Cook Time: 3.5 hours
✅️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
✅️ Serves: 6
✅️ Calories: ~525 kcal per serving—
🔹️ 4 Tips for Perfect Pot Roast:
➡️ 1. Use apple cider, not vinegar — it gives natural sweetness and depth.
➡️ 2. Sear the beef well before braising for a rich, flavorful crust.
➡️ 3. Don’t rush the cook time — low and slow makes it tender.
➡️ 4. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep juices inside.—Would you like me to make this version printable or styled for Instagram (with spacing and hashtags)?
