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Tender Chuck Roast with Carrots, Potatoes, and Mushroom Gravy

A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chuck roast, earthy carrots, and savory mushroom gravy, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Homestyle
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast Use a good-quality cut for best results.
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 large potatoes, chopped (Yukon Gold works great)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Can be omitted or substituted.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups beef broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme Fresh or dried.
  • 1 tsp rosemary Fresh or dried.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional for thickening the gravy) Mix with a little broth if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, and sear it on all sides until it’s beautifully browned.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  4. Place the roast back into the pot, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  5. Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 3-4 hours.
Cooking
  1. After the roast has been cooking for a few hours, add the carrots and potatoes.
  2. Nestle them around the roast, cover, and let cook for another 1.5 to 2 hours until everything is tender.
Making the Gravy
  1. Once done, remove the roast and veggies from the pot.
  2. For thicker gravy, whisk cornstarch with a little broth, stir into pot, and simmer until thickened.
Serving
  1. Slice the chuck roast, serve alongside the carrots and potatoes, and ladle mushroom gravy on top.

Notes

Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing for better flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables like parsnips or celery. If the gravy looks lumpy, stir it well to combine.