Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
This tender pot roast with potatoes and carrots is the perfect comfort food! Made with a flavorful beef chuck roast, slow-cooked with aromatic herbs, garlic, and onions, it’s juicy, fork-tender, and packed with rich, hearty flavors. Whether made in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, this classic dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy meals.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (varies by method)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes – 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Braising
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 4–5 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh thyme)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
Sear the Roast: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or slow cooker on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, cook diced onion until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Deglaze the Pot: Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine (if using). Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot and simmer for 2 minutes.
4️⃣ Add the Broth & Herbs: Pour in beef broth and add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
5️⃣ Slow Cook: Return the roast to the pot, placing potatoes and carrots around it. Cover and cook based on your method:
- Oven: Preheat to 300°F (150°C) and roast for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Slow Cooker: Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Instant Pot: Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Remove bay leaves, slice or shred the roast, and serve with the vegetables and broth.
Notes
Extra Flavor: Add celery or mushrooms for a richer taste.
✅ Thicker Gravy: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the broth after cooking.
✅ Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
