How to make Pot Roast (3 methods)

User Reviews

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    750 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

How to make Pot Roast (3 methods)

A classic slow-roasted beef pot roast, with red wine, thyme, carrots and onions. Comfort food that is perfect for cold weather!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions
  • 4 large carrots chopped into 2 inch chunks (don’t go too small, they’ll fall apart)
  • 2-3 medium potatoes washed, but unpeeled. I use yukon gold or red potatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
  • 4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 cup red wine you can use beef stock/broth if you need to
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried
  • 2 sprigs fresh Rosemary or 2 tsp dried
  • 2 bay leaves
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

Get prepped

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Sear the onions and carrots

  1. Cut the onions in half, and add them to the Dutch oven when the oil is very hot. Brown them on one side, then the other. Remove the onions to a plate.
  2. Add the carrots, and cook until browned too. Remove the carrots to a plate.

Sear the meat

  1. Season the beef on all sides with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until it is brown all over. Remove the meat to a plate while you deglaze.

Deglaze

  1. Add the wine (or beef stock if you prefer) to the Dutch oven and deglaze, scraping to get all the brown stuff off the bottom.

Cook the Pot Roast

  1. Put the beef back into the Dutch oven and add the beef stock.
  2. Stir in the onion, carrots, potatoes, rosemary, thyme and bay leaves.
  3. Put the lid on, then cook in the oven for 4 hours.
  4. Remove from the oven break up the meat with a fork, and serve (with the gravy).
Equipments used:

Notes

  • I cook pot roast at around 1 hour per pound of meat. So, if your cut of beef is larger or smaller than mine, adjust accordingly.
  • What to do with leftovers
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!
  • Substitutions/Additions
  • You can use fresh or dried herbs for this recipes.
  • Adding garlic or garlic powder is a great way to add a little extra something, too!
  • Add a bay leaf for another dimension of flavor.
  • Freezing instructions
  • This recipe can be frozen after cooking. Place in a freezer safe container, seal, label and freeze. Reheat thoroughly in the microwave or a saucepan as needed.
  •  

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 750kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 63g (126%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 209mg (70%) Sodium 1105mg (46%) Potassium 1809mg (52%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 8082IU (162%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 750 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 750kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 63g 126%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 209mg 70%
Sodium 1105mg 46%
Potassium 1809mg 38%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8082IU 162%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Savory Mexican Shredded Beef - 3 Easy Methods

American, Mexican
3.5 (18 reviews)

Best Pork Stroganoff (3 Methods)

American
5.0 (87 reviews)

Succulent Sous-vide Rump Roast or Chuck Roast

American, Canadian, gluten-free
5.0 (33 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast

American
4.9 (42 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast

American
4.9 (33 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast

American
5.0 (1,440 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast

American
5.0 (177 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast

American
5.0 (63 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast

American
5.0 (9 reviews)

Instant Pot Beef Pot Roast with Gravy

American
4.9 (45 reviews)

Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe

American
0.0 (0 reviews)