🥩 Classic Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes 🥕🥔
A cozy, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with tender vegetables — perfect for a hearty family dinner ❤️
🔹 Ingredients:
👉 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
👉 1 tbsp olive oil
👉 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
👉 6–8 small or medium potatoes, halved
👉 1 onion, quartered
👉 3 garlic cloves, minced
👉 1 cup beef broth
👉 ½ cup red wine (optional)
👉 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
👉 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
👉 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
👉 Salt and pepper, to taste
🔹 Instructions:
◾️ ✅️ Step 1: Sear the Roast
▶️ Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
▶️ Season the roast generously with salt and pepper.
▶️ Sear all sides for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned.
▶️ Remove the roast and set aside.
> ✅️ Tip: Browning develops deep flavor — don’t skip it!
◾️ ✅️ Step 2: Cook the Veggies
▶️ In the same skillet, add onion, carrots, and potatoes.
▶️ Sauté 3–4 minutes until slightly caramelized.
▶️ Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute.
◾️ ✅️ Step 3: Deglaze the Pan
▶️ Pour in beef broth and red wine (if using), scraping up the browned bits.
▶️ Stir in Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
◾️ ✅️ Step 4: Slow Cook the Roast
🔹 Option A: Slow Cooker
▶️ Transfer roast and vegetables to the slow cooker.
▶️ Pour liquid and herbs on top.
▶️ Cover and cook 7–8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high until meat is tender.
🔹 Option B: Dutch Oven (Oven)
▶️ Place roast back in the Dutch oven with vegetables and liquid.
▶️ Cover and cook in a 325°F (160°C) oven for 3–4 hours until meat is falling apart.
◾️ ✅️ Step 5: Serve
▶️ Remove rosemary and thyme sprigs.
▶️ Slice or shred the roast, serve with carrots and potatoes.
▶️ Spoon pan juices over the top for maximum flavor.
🔹 Tips for the Perfect Pot Roast:
✅️ Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a couple of bay leaves for extra flavor.
✅️ For thicker gravy, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with cold water and stir into juices 30 minutes before the end.
✅️ Let the roast rest 10 minutes before serving — juices redistribute for tender meat.
✅️ Serve with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
🔹 Quick Facts:
◾️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
◾️ Cook Time: 3–8 hours (depending on method)
◾️ Servings: 6–8
◾️ Calories: ~450–500 per serving
