Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying? This Ultimate Pot Roast delivers fall-apart tender beef, rich savory gravy, and hearty vegetables all in one pot. It’s perfect for cozy dinners, family gatherings, or a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. This recipe is a top pick for easy dinner ideas, slow-cooked classics, and comfort food recipes that never fail to impress.
Ingredients
3 to 4 lb chuck roast
1.5 lb baby potatoes
4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Pat chuck roast dry and season it with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot with Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
5. Return the roast to the pot. Add potatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Make sure the roast is partially submerged.
6. Cover and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 3.5 to 4 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.
7. Remove the roast, shred with two forks, skim excess fat from the broth, and return meat to the pot. Mix gently and serve hot.
Notes
Let the roast rest for 10–15 minutes before shredding for juicier meat.
You can add vegetables like parsnips or turnips for variety.
If you want a thicker gravy, reduce the sauce on the stove or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg