Classic Pot Roast

✅️Classic Pot Roast – A Warm and Comforting Meal

🔹️A classic pot roast is a cozy, satisfying dish made with tender beef, flavorful vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. It's perfect for a family dinner or a relaxing weekend meal. Here’s an easy way to make it:

👉Ingredients:

↪️3–4 lbs (1.5–2 kg) beef chuck roast or round roast

↪️2 tablespoons olive oil

↪️Salt and pepper, to taste

↪️1 large onion, chopped

↪️3–4 garlic cloves, minced

↪️4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces

↪️4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped (or use turnips/cauliflower for a keto version)

↪️2 celery stalks, sliced

↪️2 cups beef broth (add more if needed)

↪️1 cup dry red wine (optional, or just use more broth)

↪️2 tablespoons tomato paste

↪️2 teaspoons dried thyme or a few sprigs of fresh thyme

↪️2 teaspoons dried rosemary or 1 fresh sprig

↪️2 bay leaves

↪️1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

↪️1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Sear the Meat:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until nicely browned. Remove the meat and set aside.

✅️2. Sauté the Aromatics:

In the same pot, cook the chopped onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

✅️3. Deglaze the Pot:

Pour in the wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. This adds a lot of flavor.

✅️4. Add Liquids & Herbs:

Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.

✅️5. Return the Roast:

Place the seared meat back into the pot. The liquid should come up about halfway on the roast. Add more broth if needed.

✅️6. Slow Cook:

Cover the pot with a lid and place it in a 300°F (150°C) oven. Let it cook for 3–4 hours, or until the meat is very tender. After 2 hours, add the carrots, potatoes, and celery so they don’t overcook.

✅️7. Rest & Serve:

When done, take the pot out of the oven. Let the roast rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Remove the bay leaves and herb stems.

↪️If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can mix in a little cornstarch or flour. Otherwise, serve it with the juices like a broth.

👉To Serve:

Slice the roast against the grain and serve with the vegetables and some of the broth spooned over the top. It goes great with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

👉Extra Tips:

▶️Slow Cooker Option: Brown the meat and sauté the aromatics first, then transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.

▶️Make Ahead: Pot roast tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

🔹️Enjoy your homemade pot roast! Let me know if you’d like ideas for different variations or seasonings.