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Hearty Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

A hearty plate of pot roast with potatoes and carrots, glistening with savory gravy.
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A simple and delicious pot roast recipe with tender potatoes and carrots, perfect for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned. Remove the roast from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in thyme and rosemary.
  5. Return the roast to the pot. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 hours.
  6. Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot around the roast. Ensure they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
  7. Cover and continue to cook for another 1-1.5 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the roast is fork-tender.
  8. Remove the roast and vegetables from the pot. Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid. You can thicken the gravy with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
  9. Slice the roast and serve with the potatoes and carrots, spooning gravy over the top.

Notes

  • For meal prep, shred or slice the leftover roast and store it with the vegetables and gravy in airtight containers. It reheats well for lunches throughout the week.
  • You can sear the roast in a slow cooker on the “saute” setting if available, or skip searing for a “set and forget” approach.
  • This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can create a flavorful meal, similar to the ease found with some meal planning services.

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