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Pot Roast

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Pot Roast is a slow-cooked, comforting dish featuring a tender chuck roast, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy. It’s a timeless, one-pot meal perfect for cozy dinners and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes or baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste or 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Place chopped potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Lay the roast on top of the vegetables.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste (or crushed tomatoes), Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  6. Pour the broth mixture over the roast and vegetables.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 5–6 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  8. Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. Optional: Strain the cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch or arrowroot with water and stir into the liquid to thicken into gravy.
  9. Serve slices of roast with vegetables and spoon the gravy over the top.

Notes

  • Searing the meat before slow cooking adds extra flavor but is optional.
  • Red wine can replace some broth for a deeper sauce.
  • To thicken gravy, use a cornstarch or arrowroot slurry.
  • Great for leftovers—flavors deepen the next day.
  • Freeze in portions for future meals.

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