Classic Pot Roast Dinner

🥩 Classic Beef Pot Roast 🍲

A comforting, hearty dish with juicy beef, tender veggies, and rich flavors—perfect for family dinners or Sunday gatherings.

◾️ Ingredients:

👉 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

👉 1 tbsp olive oil

👉 1 onion, chopped

👉 3 cloves garlic, minced

👉 3 carrots, cut into chunks

👉 3 potatoes, cut into large chunks

👉 2 cups beef broth

👉 1 cup red wine (optional, or replace with broth)

👉 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

👉 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

👉 Salt & black pepper, to taste

◾️ Instructions:

▶️ Prepare the Beef: Pat roast dry, season with salt & black pepper.

▶️ Sear the Meat: Heat oil in Dutch oven, sear beef on all sides (4–5 min each). Remove & set aside.

▶️ Cook Aromatics: Add onion & garlic to pot, sauté 2–3 min until fragrant.

▶️ Deglaze: Pour in red wine (or broth), scrape up browned bits for flavor.

▶️ Add Veggies & Herbs: Place carrots & potatoes around beef. Add thyme & rosemary.

▶️ Slow Cook: Pour in broth until beef is halfway covered. Simmer & cover. Cook 3–4 hrs (or slow cooker: LOW 8 hrs / HIGH 4–5 hrs).

▶️ Serve: Slice or shred beef. Serve with veggies & pan juices as gravy.

✅ Total Time: 4 hrs (slow cooker 8 hrs)

✅ Servings: 6–8

✅ Perfect comfort food for gatherings!