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Perfect Pot Roast

A classic and hearty pot roast recipe that is perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes cubed
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons thyme dried
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary dried

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  4. Remove the roast and set aside. Add onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing until softened.
  5. Return the roast to the pot, add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for about 3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 350cal (18%) Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) Protein: 40g (80%) Fat: 15g (23%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 100mg (33%) Sodium: 800mg (35%) Potassium: 800mg (23%) Fiber: 5g (21%) Sugar: 3g (6%) Vitamin A: 120IU (2%) Vitamin C: 15mg (18%) Calcium: 4mg (0%) Iron: 20mg (111%)
Keywords: beef, comfort food, Pot Roast

Notes

For best results, let the pot roast rest before slicing to retain juices.

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