Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
The Salty Cooker
This Classic Pot Roast is tender, flavorful, and slow-cooked to perfection.
4 hours ago
User-posted content
There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a classic pot roast simmering in the oven on a cold day. This hearty dish is the epitome of comfort food and it’s surprisingly easy to make. With tender meat, flavorful gravy, and a medley of tender vegetables, this pot roast is a true crowd-pleaser. It’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Place a large dutch oven on the stove over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Season the chuck roast generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
Sear the chuck roast on all sides until a dark golden-brown crust forms, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion and roughly chopped celery to the dutch oven. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Deglaze and Combine Ingredients
Pour in the red wine and cook until it reduces by half, about 7-10 minutes.
Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme leaves, and the seared chuck roast back into the pot. The liquid should cover the roast; if it doesn’t, add an additional cup of water.
Braise the Roast
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the dutch oven with a lid and place it in the preheated oven.
Cook for 3-5 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
Prepare the Gravy
Remove the chuck roast and vegetables from the pot with a slotted spoon, leaving the liquid behind.
Place the pot with the liquid back on the stove over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp of cornstarch with 3 tbsp of water to create a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the pot and continue to cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve
Shred the chuck roast and serve with the vegetables.
Pour the thickened gravy over the roast or serve on the side.
While chuck roast is a classic choice for pot roast, you can use other cuts of beef, such as brisket or round roast. The cooking time might vary depending on the cut of meat.
What Other Vegetables Can I Add to the Pot Roast?
Feel free to experiment with different vegetables! Potatoes, carrots, and onions are classic choices, but you can also add parsnips, turnips, or rutabagas
How Do I Store and Reheat Leftover Pot Roast?
Leftover pot roast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, you can gently warm it up on the stovetop or in the oven. For individual servings, you can reheat it in the microwave.
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Comments / 0