Pot Roast with Potatoes and Meat

★Ingredients

For the Pot Roast:

3-4 pounds chuck roast

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 cup red wine (optional; can replace with additional beef broth)

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 bay leaves

4 large carrots, cut into large chunks

4 large potatoes, cut into large chunks

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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★Instructions

1. Prepare the Roast:

• Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
• Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

1. Sear the Roast:

• In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the chuck roast and sear it on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set it aside.

1. Sauté Vegetables:

• In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

1. Deglaze and Build Flavor:

• Pour in the red wine (if using) and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
• Add the dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.

1. Combine and Cook:

• Return the seared chuck roast to the pot.
• Add the carrot and potato chunks around the roast.
• Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cover the pot with a lid.

1. Braise in the Oven:

• Transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
• Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid, adding more broth if necessary.

1. Finish and Serve:

• Once done, remove the pot from the oven.
• Discard the bay leaves.
• Let the roast rest for a few minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.

1. Serve:

• Serve the pot roast slices with the cooked potatoes and carrots, spooning some of the cooking liquid over the top for extra flavor.

Enjoy!