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A steaming hot pot roast, perfectly cooked and ready to serve.

Proven way to grow a Pot Roast in 4 steps. Pot Roast

This recipe outlines a proven method for cooking a delicious pot roast in just four simple steps, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onions sliced
  • 4 medium carrots chopped
  • 1.5 lb potatoes quartered
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper, then heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  2. Add the sliced onions, chopped carrots, and quartered potatoes to the Dutch oven, stirring them around the roast.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring the liquid comes about halfway up the sides of the roast, then bring the broth to a simmer.
  4. Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme to the pot roast during the last hour of cooking. You can also thicken the sauce by removing the roast and vegetables, then simmering the liquid with a cornstarch slurry until desired consistency is reached.