Everyday Family Pot Roast (Printable)

Tender beef with root vegetables and herbs, slow-cooked to cozy perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

05 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
06 - 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
07 - 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
08 - 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and quartered
09 - 3 celery stalks, cut into large pieces
10 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed

→ Liquids & Seasonings

11 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if required)
12 - 1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if required)
15 - 2 tsp dried thyme
16 - 2 tsp dried rosemary
17 - 2 bay leaves

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 325°F.
02 - Pat the chuck roast dry and season all sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate.
04 - Add onions, carrots, parsnips, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Incorporate tomato paste into the vegetables and cook for 1 minute.
06 - Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
07 - Return the roast to the pot. Add potatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Liquids should cover halfway up the meat; add extra broth if necessary.
08 - Cover the pot tightly and transfer to the oven. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
09 - Remove the lid for the final 30 minutes to encourage caramelization of the vegetables.
10 - Discard bay leaves. Slice the roast against the grain and serve alongside the vegetables with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Classic comforting flavors
  • Slow-cooked tender beef with root vegetables
02 -
  • Worcestershire sauce may contain anchovies and gluten – choose gluten-free and fish-free versions if necessary
  • Substitute sweet potatoes, turnips, or rutabaga for root vegetables to vary flavors
03 -
  • Dry the roast thoroughly before searing for a better crust
  • Remove bay leaves before serving to avoid bitterness
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