Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of this best pot roast recipe, where tender chuck roast simmers with colorful vegetables and rich gravy. Perfect for family gatherings, this dish fills your home with irresistible aromas while ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. With simple preparation steps and minimal effort, you’ll have a satisfying meal that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Chop carrots and potatoes; slice the onion and smash garlic cloves.
- Place the seared roast in a Dutch oven or roasting pan. Surround it with chopped vegetables, sprinkle thyme on top, and pour in beef broth until it covers half of the roast.
- Cover with a lid or foil and cook in the oven for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Carefully remove from the oven and serve warm with drizzled broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg