Description
This Slow-Cooked Pot Roast with Vegetables is a comforting dish that envelops your senses with its rich aroma and tender texture. The succulent beef melts in your mouth, while the hearty vegetables soak up the savory juices, creating a delightful flavor experience that warms the soul.
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast: 3-4 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
- Vegetables:
- Carrots: 4 medium, peeled and cut into chunks
- Potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and quartered
- Onions: 2 large, quartered
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped
- Broth: 4 cups beef broth
- Seasonings:
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Thyme: 2 teaspoons, dried
- Rosemary: 1 teaspoon, dried
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker.
- Add the chopped vegetables around the roast.
- In a bowl, mix the beef broth, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, then pour over the roast and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
- Check for doneness; the roast should easily shred with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance; simply reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a low-carb option, substitute potatoes with cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of pot roast with vegetables
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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