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Classic Sunday Pot Roast Recipe

Classic Sunday Pot Roast Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the comforting flavors of a Classic Sunday Pot Roast, featuring tender chuck roast cooked to perfection with hearty vegetables in a savory broth. This timeless dish is sure to become a family favorite!


Ingredients

Scale

Chuck Roast:

  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Vegetables:

  • 1 large yellow onion (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 4 carrots (peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 4 Yukon gold potatoes (quartered)

Broth and Seasonings:

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf


Instructions

  1. Preheat and Season: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Season chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Sear the Roast: Sear roast in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
  3. Cook Aromatics: Cook onion and garlic in the pot. Add tomato paste, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Return roast to the pot, add carrots, potatoes, herbs, and bay leaf.
  5. Roast: Cover and roast in the oven for 3–3.5 hours until tender.
  6. Serve: Remove herbs, bay leaf, and serve with pan juices.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, simmer pan juices with a cornstarch slurry.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 610mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg