★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)
Steamed Fish with Spicy Lime and Garlic Sauce
★Instructions
- Prepare the Roast:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!