Perfect Pot Roast
When it comes to hearty comfort food, few dishes rival the tender, flavorful perfection of pot roast. A staple on holiday tables, this slow-cooked classic is ideal when you want to impress and satisfy without too much effort. Served with tender potatoes, carrots, and a rich sauce that begs to be poured over everything, this dish is a complete meal in itself. While it does require some time and patience, the melt-in-your-mouth result is absolutely worth it.
Ingredients
- 4 lb. boneless chuck roast
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. neutral oil
- 1 large yellow onion, halved, cut into 1" wedges
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 4 large carrots, cut into 2" pieces on the bias, divided
- 1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes, halved if large, divided
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 small bunch fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°. Pat chuck roast dry with paper towels; very generously season with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer beef to a large plate.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add onion and tomato paste and stir until coated. Add wine, scraping bottom of pan to release any brown bits. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
- Add about half of carrots and potatoes to pot. Place beef on top. Arrange remaining carrots and potatoes around beef. Pour in broth and add thyme.
- Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake pot roast until beef is easily shreddable with a fork, 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes. Transfer beef to a cutting board. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to a plate. Discard thyme.
- Return pot to medium heat and bring broth to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
- Shred meat with 2 forks. Divide among plates. Serve with vegetables and broth alongside.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 39gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 956mgPotassium: 1266mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 64mgIron: 5mg
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