Classic Pot Roast Recipe Straight from Mom's Kitchen

This classic pot roast recipe brings back memories of cozy family dinners and fills your home with irresistible aromas. Slow-cooked to perfection, the melt-in-your-mouth beef paired with hearty vegetables is the ultimate comfort food dish.

Ingredients

• 3-4 pound chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 celery stalks, cut into chunks
• 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
3. In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
5. Remove the roast from the pot and set aside.
6. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the carrots, celery, and potatoes.
8. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
9. Return the roast to the pot and bring the liquid to a simmer.
10. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
11. Cook for 3-4 hours or until the roast is fork-tender.
12. Serve the pot roast with the vegetables and enjoy!

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