Description
This ultimate comfort food recipe features a tender pot roast cooked with potatoes and carrots, creating a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast and add onion and garlic to the pot; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Return the roast to the pot and add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine, rosemary, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Remove the roast and vegetables from the pot; let rest before slicing.
- Skim fat from the cooking liquid and serve as gravy if desired.
Notes
For best results, use a slow cooker for 8 hours on low if preferred. Ensure the roast is at room temperature before cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 35g