Here’s a classic and comforting recipe for Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots — slow-cooked until the beef is fork-tender and the veggies are full of rich, savory flavor. Perfect for Sunday dinner or cozy nights in!
🥩 Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
🍖 Ingredients:
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3–4 lb chuck roast (or brisket/round roast)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional for depth)
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2 cups beef broth
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1 cup red wine (or more broth)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried rosemary
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2 bay leaves
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4–5 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
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4–5 potatoes, cut into large chunks (Yukon gold or red work well)
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Optional: 2 stalks celery, chopped
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Sear the roast:
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Pat roast dry with paper towels.
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Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
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Sear roast on all sides until well browned (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
2. Build the flavor:
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In the same pot, add chopped onion. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic and tomato paste, stir for 1 minute.
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Pour in red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
3. Add broth & herbs:
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Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
4. Return roast & slow cook:
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Return roast to pot. Cover and cook at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 hours, until roast is very tender.
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After 2 hours, add carrots and potatoes. Cover and continue roasting until veggies are tender.
5. Serve:
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Discard bay leaves.
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Slice or shred the roast and serve with the carrots, potatoes, and spoonfuls of the savory broth.
🥣 Optional Gravy:
Want it thicker? After removing the roast, simmer the broth and whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) until thickened.
🛠️ Tips:
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Works great in a slow cooker (8 hrs on low, 5 hrs on high)
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For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the broth
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Leftovers are even better the next day!
