Description

This pot roast recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Slow-cooked to perfection, it features tender, juicy beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful gravy. Whether made in a slow cooker, oven, or pressure cooker, this melt-in-your-mouth pot roast will become a family favorite. Serve it over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or crusty bread for a cozy and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (or extra broth)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 bay leaves

For the Gravy:

2 tbsp flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free option)
2 tbsp water

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and pepper.
Chop the vegetables into large chunks for even cooking.

Step 2: Sear the Beef

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Sauté the Aromatics

In the same pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Deglaze the Pot

Pour in red wine (or broth) and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.

Step 5: Slow Cook the Pot Roast

Return the beef to the pot and add beef broth. Cover and cook:
- Slow Cooker: 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.
- Oven: 300°F (150°C) for 3-4 hours.
- Pressure Cooker: 90 minutes on high pressure, followed by natural release.
Add potatoes during the last 2 hours (slow cooker/oven) or last 20 minutes (pressure cooker).

Step 6: Make the Gravy

Remove the beef and let it rest. Discard bay leaves.
In a small bowl, mix flour and water into a slurry. Stir into the sauce and let it thicken.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!

Slice or shred the beef, drizzle with gravy, and serve with your favorite sides!

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight in a mix of broth, Worcestershire, and herbs.
If using a pressure cooker, sauté the onions and garlic before adding liquid.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 500
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 45g