Simple Perfect Pot Roast

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Simple Perfect Pot Roast, an effortless yet flavorful dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Featuring tender, fall-apart chuck roast seared to perfection, this recipe highlights rustic simplicity with hearty ingredients like caramelized onions, sweet carrots, savory beef broth, and aromatic sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Slow-cooked in a Dutch oven, the roast develops deep, rich flavors in just four hours, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or a special gathering, this pot roast is easy to prepare and makes a satisfying meal for up to six people. Serve it warm with its velvety juices for a classic, soul-soothing experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 whole Yellow onion
• 4 whole Carrots
• 4 cups Beef broth
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).

Step 2

Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, sear the chuck roast on all sides until beautifully browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Cut the onions in half and cut the carrots into 2-inch pieces. Add the vegetables to the Dutch oven and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown slightly.

Step 6

Remove the vegetables and set them aside.

Step 7

Pour about 1 cup of beef broth into the Dutch oven to deglaze it, scraping up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.

Step 8

Return the roast to the Dutch oven, followed by the vegetables. Add the remaining 3 cups of beef broth to the pot.

Step 9

Place the rosemary and thyme sprigs on top of the roast.

Step 10

Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 11

Cook the roast for about 4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.

Step 12

Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm, with the vegetables and cooking juices spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2831.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3578.8

Total Fat 213.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.7g
Cholesterol 1251.9mg	0%
Sodium 13640.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 369.8g	0%

Vitamin D 54.4IU	0%
Calcium 381.4mg	0%
Iron 47.9mg	0%
Potassium 5853.6mg	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: 53.4%

Protein: 41.1%

Carbs: 5.5%