Perfect Roast in a Pot

Transform your Sunday dinner with this hearty and flavorful "Perfect Roast in a Pot" recipe. Featuring a tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection alongside vibrant vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and celery, this dish is a true classic. Sear the beef for a beautifully caramelized crust, then let it simmer in a rich broth infused with garlic, onion, fresh rosemary, thyme, and a hint of tomato paste for a depth of flavor that’s simply irresistible. With just 20 minutes of prep time and your oven doing all the heavy lifting, this one-pot wonder makes a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal with minimal cleanup. Ideal for special gatherings or cozy family dinners, this pot roast recipe is guaranteed to become a staple in your repertoire. Serve with its luscious gravy for a soul-satisfying experience! Keywords: perfect roast in a pot, beef pot roast, one-pot meal, Sunday dinner recipe, slow-cooked beef recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 pieces celery stalks, chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with the kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, rubbing it into the meat.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until it develops a deep brown crust. Remove the roast and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Add the beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the liquid to a simmer.

Step 6

Return the roast to the pot, and add the carrots, celery, potatoes, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Make sure the vegetables are evenly distributed around the meat.

Step 7

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 8

Remove the pot from the oven and discard the rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Let the roast rest in the pot for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the roast with the vegetables and spoon plenty of the rich gravy over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3806.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4592.3

Total Fat 304.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 6511.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 274.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 525.6mg	0%
Iron 45.4mg	0%
Potassium 9574.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.8%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 17.6%