This American pot roast recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The tender beef is slow-cooked with a flavorful gravy and served with a variety of vegetables for a complete meal. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, cubed
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown the roast on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast from the Dutch oven and set aside.
- Add onions and carrots to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for another minute.
- Add beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce to the Dutch oven.
- Return the roast to the Dutch oven and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
- Add potatoes to the Dutch oven and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and plenty of gravy.
- Enjoy your delicious American pot roast!
Interesting Facts
Pot roast is a popular comfort food in American cuisine, dating back to the early settlers.
Slow-cooking the pot roast allows the flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender and juicy.
Leftover pot roast makes for tasty sandwiches the next day!