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Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix

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A classic, easy pot roast made with beef chuck roast, dry onion soup mix, and hearty vegetables, slow-cooked until tender with a rich, savory gravy.

Ingredients

  1. 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
  2. 1 packet dry onion soup mix (store-bought or homemade)
  3. 1 cup water or beef broth
  4. 4 carrots, cut into chunks
  5. 4 potatoes, cut into chunks
  6. 1 onion, quartered
  7. 2 ribs celery (optional), cut into chunks
  8. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) or prepare slow cooker.

  1. Place beef chuck roast in a large roasting pan or slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
  3. Pour water or beef broth around (not over) the meat.
  4. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery around the roast.
  5. Cover tightly with a lid or foil.
  6. For oven: Bake for 3–4 hours, until meat is fork-tender. For slow cooker: Cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
  7. Remove roast and vegetables; slice or shred beef. Serve with pan juices as gravy.

Notes

  1. Searing the roast before cooking adds extra flavor but is optional.
  2. Add mushrooms for more umami or swap potatoes for sweet potatoes.
  3. Use some red wine in place of broth for richer flavor.
  4. To thicken the gravy, whisk in a cornstarch slurry and simmer until desired consistency.

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