Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Dutch Oven Pot Roast Recipe. Picture tender, juicy chuck roast simmering slowly in a rich broth, infused with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish envelops your home in mouthwatering scents that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium yellow onions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove the roast and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and crushed garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves; scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the roast to the pot along with chopped carrots (and potatoes if desired), ensuring they are submerged.
- Cover and braise in the oven for approximately 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg