Description
A classic, slow-cooked oven pot roast with melt-in-your-mouth beef, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for cozy family dinners and great for leftovers!
Ingredients
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For the Roast:
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
For the Vegetables:
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Broth:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional; substitute with additional broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Thickened Gravy (Optional):
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season & Sear: Pat roast dry, season with spices, and sear on all sides in olive oil. Remove from the pot.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onions and garlic for 2 minutes, stir in tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze: Add red wine or broth, scrape up browned bits, and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Assemble & Roast: Place roast back in the pot, add vegetables, pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce, cover, and roast for 3–4 hours.
- Make Gravy (Optional): Strain cooking liquid, whisk cornstarch with water, stir into liquid, and simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Slice or shred roast, drizzle with gravy, and serve with vegetables.
Notes
- Variations: Add fresh herbs, mushrooms, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Slow Cooker Option: Follow steps 2–4, then cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Gluten-Free: Use cornstarch instead of flour for the gravy and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pot roast recipe, oven pot roast, slow-cooked beef, classic pot roast, hearty comfort food