Description
Dutch Oven Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This hearty one-pot wonder features a succulent beef chuck roast that becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender through slow braising. Infused with aromatic vegetables like onions, carrots, and Yukon gold potatoes, each bite bursts with rich flavor, complemented by a savory gravy that ties it all together. With minimal prep and straightforward steps, this recipe is ideal for cooks of all skill levels. Serve it family-style or over creamy mashed potatoes for an unforgettable dining experience that will warm your heart and home.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 rib celery (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 pound carrots (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add onion and celery; cook until softened. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until fragrant.
- Deglaze with chicken stock, return the roast to the pot, cover tightly, and braise in the oven for about 2 hours.
- Add potatoes and carrots, cover again, and continue cooking for another hour until fork-tender.
- Remove roast and veggies; thicken gravy on stovetop with cornstarch mixed with cold water if desired.
- Serve hot over potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg