Mom's Roast Beef
Bring the heartwarming flavors of tradition to your dinner table with "Mom's Roast Beef"—a classic, slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for family gatherings or cozy Sunday dinners. This recipe features a succulent beef chuck roast, seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of thyme, then seared for a deeply caramelized crust. Nestled alongside tender carrots, hearty potatoes, and sweet onion wedges, the roast is bathed in rich beef broth and gently simmered in the oven until melt-in-your-mouth tender. With minimal prep and just one pot, this roast beef is as simple as it is flavorful, filling your home with an irresistible aroma as it cooks. Serve this timeless dish with its savory broth for a meal that’s comforting, wholesome, and sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for queries like "easy roast beef recipe" or "classic pot roast dinner," this recipe strikes the balance between nostalgia and convenience!
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
Step 2
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels to help it brown evenly.
Step 3
Rub the roast evenly with olive oil, then season all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
Step 4
In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until it’s browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set it aside.
Step 5
Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into large chunks. Cut the yellow onion into wedges and smash the garlic cloves lightly to release their flavors.
Step 6
In the same pot, add the onion wedges and garlic cloves. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 7
Deglaze the pot by pouring in the beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Step 8
Return the roast to the pot, placing it on top of the vegetables. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast.
Step 9
Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for approximately 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.
Step 10
Once cooked, remove the pot from the oven and allow the roast to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Step 11
Serve the roast beef with the tender vegetables and some of the savory broth. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3112.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4639.3 |
| Total Fat 303.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 114.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1020.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7597.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 218.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.4g | |
| Protein 276.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 449.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 47.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 9400.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories