Beef Pot Roast
A classic beef pot roast recipe that brings warmth and comfort with tender meat and hearty vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Herbs (such as thyme and rosemary) for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the beef chuck roast liberally with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Sear the roast in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden-brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare the vegetables by placing chopped carrots, potatoes, onion, and minced garlic in a roasting pan.
- Arrange the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan.
- Mix the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs in a bowl and pour it over the roast.
- Roast in the oven for about 3-4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Rest the roast for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Consider using a slow cooker for convenience or experimenting with different vegetables and herbs to customize the flavor.