This oven bag pot roast recipe is perfect for a comforting and hearty meal. The meat is tender and juicy, with all the flavors sealed in the bag during cooking. It's an easy and convenient way to make a delicious pot roast for your family.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 packet pot roast seasoning mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 oven bag
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place oven bag in a roasting pan and add the sliced onions, carrots, and potatoes.
- Place the beef chuck roast on top of the vegetables and sprinkle the pot roast seasoning mix over the meat.
- Pour the beef broth into the bag, making sure to distribute it evenly.
- Close the oven bag with the included tie and cut a few small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours or until the meat is tender and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven and let the pot roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the vegetables and juices from the bag.
Interesting Facts
Using an oven bag to cook the pot roast helps to keep the meat moist and tender while infusing it with flavor.
This recipe is a great option for busy weeknights, as it requires minimal hands-on time and yields a delicious result.
Leftovers from this pot roast make excellent sandwiches or can be used in other recipes like pot pie or stew.