Delicious Pot Roast Recipe with Tender Meat and Flavorful Vegetables

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Delicious Pot Roast Recipe with Tender Meat and Flavorful Vegetables
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
180 mins
Total Time:
200mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 12, 2023

This flavorful pot roast recipe combines tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and the rich flavor of beer. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is a hearty and comforting meal that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with roasted vegetables and enjoy the warm and delicious flavors.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dark beer
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 4 potatoes, quartered
  • 4 carrots, cut into chunks

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the seasoned roast and sear it on all sides until browned. Remove the roast from the pot and set aside.
  5. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  6. Pour in the beef broth, dark beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Stir well to combine.
  7. Place the seared roast back into the pot, cover with a lid, and transfer it to the preheated oven.
  8. Cook the roast for about 2 hours until the meat is tender.
  9. Remove the roast from the oven and add quartered potatoes and carrot chunks to the pot.
  10. Cover the pot again and return it to the oven. Cook for an additional 45 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender.
  11. Once done, remove the pot from the oven and let the roast rest for 10 minutes.
  12. Slice the pot roast and serve it with the roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Pot roast is a classic American dish popular for its tender and flavorful meat.
  • Including dark beer in the recipe adds richness and depth of flavor.
  • Slow cooking the roast in the oven allows the flavors to meld together and results in a moist and tender meat.
  • The combination of onions, carrots, and celery enhances the flavors and creates a delicious broth.
  • Leftover pot roast can be used for sandwiches or repurposed into other dishes.