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Pot Roast

HB-1801 · Hand-built original · American

Pot Roast — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans.

This Dutch oven Pot Roast recipe is always juicy and tender, with hearty vegetables and a flavorful gravy. Perfect for feeding a crowd!

AmericanMain Course3 hr 30 minServes 8367 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

Servings:8quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast, about 2 lb 10 oz
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 tsp beef bouillon powder
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 21¼ oz mini potatoes

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 320°F. Rub the roast all over with the salt.
  2. Whisk the bouillon, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and water together.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof pot and sear the roast for 5-6 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  4. Pour the braising liquid around the meat, add the garlic, rosemary and thyme, cover with a tight lid and cook in the oven for 2 hours.
  5. Add the carrots, onion and potatoes, cover again and cook for a further 1 hour until the meat falls apart and the vegetables are tender. Total oven time about 3 hours.
  6. Rest the meat for 15 minutes, then shred or slice. Serve with the vegetables and the braising liquid spooned over, simmered briefly first if you want it thicker.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 180 min · Total: 210 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

367 kcalCalories
31 gProtein
23 gCarbs
17 gFat
3 gFibre
777 mgSodium
1 servingServing

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