Classic Pot Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Pot Roast
Description
The Classic Pot Roast combines a sizeable chuck roast with basic seasonings like kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. After browning the meat in vegetable oil to create a rich crust, carrots, potatoes, minced garlic, and beef broth are added to the cooking vessel. The roast then slowly braises at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for three to three and a half hours, allowing the beef to become fork-tender while the vegetables become soft and flavorful. This slow cooking method develops a satisfying texture and a well-rounded, savory taste.
The rustic dish serves well as a main course, offering a balanced presentation of protein and vegetables in a single pot. The rich juices from the roast combined with the broth-infused vegetables make it suitable for a family dinner or a weekend meal where resting time is available.
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 pound carrot peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks (about 5 medium carrots
- 2 pounds potato peeled and cut into large chunks (8-10 Yukon gold potatoes, Yukon gold variety
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Season the chuck roast with the kosher salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add the vegetable oil to a pan and heat. When it ripples and is hot, add in the roast and brown deeply for 4-5 minutes on each side (or if you can, brown in your slow cooker).
- Add carrots, potatoes, garlic, and beef broth and cook for 3 - 3 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1161mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 7608IU | 152% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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