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Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Savory Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots for Cozy Nights

This Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is a heartwarming dish perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast A beautifully marbled cut
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Used for searing
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups potatoes Chopped into chunks
  • 2 cups carrots Cut into pieces
  • 1 medium onion Chopped
For the Seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth Base for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Enhances umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Non-overpowering
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds more onion flavor
  • 2 teaspoons salt Brings out flavors
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper For added warmth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Fragrant earthiness
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Hint of piney flavor
Optional for the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch To thicken the gravy

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the roast, and sauté the chopped onion in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  4. Return the roast to the pot and add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle in the seasonings and stir gently.
  5. Arrange the potato chunks and carrot pieces around the roast. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. For gravy, remove roast and veggies, simmer remaining juices, and optionally thicken with cornstarch slurry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This pot roast is perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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