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Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Tender Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots for Cozy Nights

This Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is a comforting family favorite that brings smiles to the dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

For the Roast

  • 4 lbs chuck roast ideal for slow cooking
  • 1 tablespoon oil for searing the roast

For the Vegetables

  • 4 medium potatoes absorb flavors
  • 4 medium carrots adds natural sweetness
  • 1 onion enhances flavor

For the Flavoring

  • 1 cup beef broth provides moisture
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste adds acidity and umami
  • 2 teaspoons thyme classic herb for beef
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary for aromatic depth
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adds a gentle kick

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the chuck roast for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Sauté chopped onions in the same pot for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  • Stir in tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in beef broth, mixing well while scraping the bottom of the pot.
  • Return the seared roast to the pot and add chopped potatoes and carrots around it.
  • Cover the pot and bake for 3-4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Remove from the oven and let the pot roast rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep and leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Carrots, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, pot roast, potatoes, Slow Cooking
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