Description
Enjoy a classic Sunday Pot Roast with this easy, slow-cooked recipe. This tender and flavorful beef chuck roast is paired with hearty carrots, potatoes, and onions, simmered in a rich beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this pot roast is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
3 lb beef chuck roast
2 tbsp olive oil
4 large carrots, chopped
4 potatoes, quartered
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pot, add garlic and onions, cooking until softened.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add thyme sprigs and stir to combine.
- Return the roast to the pot. Surround with chopped carrots and quartered potatoes.
- Cover and cook in the preheated oven for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender.
Notes
For best results, let the roast rest before slicing to retain its juices.
Adjust cooking time based on the size of the roast and desired tenderness.
To thicken gravy, mix cornstarch with water or create a roux.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450 kcal
Keywords: Sunday Pot Roast, Slow-Cooked Beef Roast, Hearty Beef Chuck Roast, Comfort Food, Family Dinner, Classic Pot Roast Recipe