Description
This Dutch Oven Pot Roast is a classic comfort dish featuring tender, juicy beef slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and a rich, savory gravy. Perfect for family dinners or Sunday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 celery stalks, cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Remove roast and set aside. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté 3–4 minutes.
- Return roast to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and roast in the oven for 3–4 hours, or until beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Optional: Remove roast and vegetables, stir in flour to thicken the gravy on stovetop for 2–3 minutes.
- Slice or shred beef and serve with vegetables and gravy.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a few sprigs of fresh herbs or a splash of balsamic vinegar. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Dutch Oven / Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: pot roast, dutch oven roast, slow-cooked beef, comfort food, classic roast
