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Sunday Comfort Pot Roast

A comforting pot roast recipe that's easy to prepare and perfect for busy families, offering delicious leftovers and a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-5 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine or extra beef broth if preferred
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season your chuck roast with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot and sear on all sides for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the roast from the pot. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and potatoes, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Then, pour in the beef broth and red wine, scraping any browned bits stuck to the pot.
  5. Add the thyme and bay leaf back to the pot.
  6. Nestle the roast among the veggies in the pot, ensuring the liquid covers half of the roast.
  7. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for about 3-4 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
  8. Once done, carefully remove the pot from the oven. Discard the bay leaf and let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  9. Consider garnishing with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Don't skip the sear for flavor. Cooking low and slow allows the flavors to meld perfectly. Feel free to add extra veggies like turnips or mushrooms.