Old Fashioned Pot Roast Like Grandma Made

 

🍽️ Sunday Comfort Pot Roast

🔹️ Ingredients:

➡️ 3 lbs chuck roast

➡️ 1 onion, diced

➡️ 4 carrots, peeled and chopped

➡️ 4 celery stalks, chopped

➡️ 4 garlic cloves, minced

➡️ 1 cup beef broth

➡️ 1/2 cup red wine (optional)

➡️ 2 tbsp tomato paste

➡️ 1 tsp dried thyme

➡️ Salt & black pepper to taste

➡️ 2 tbsp olive oil

➡️ 4 potatoes, peeled & quartered

🔹️ Directions:

1. ✅️ Season the roast with salt and pepper.

2. ✅️ Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then sear the beef until browned on all sides.

3. ✅️ Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.

4. ✅️ Stir in tomato paste, thyme, beef broth, and red wine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

5. ✅️ Cover the pot and transfer to the oven at 325°F (165°C) for 3 hours.

6. ✅️ Add potatoes and cook 1 more hour until the beef is fork-tender.

7. ✅️ Serve hot with veggies and rich gravy.

🔹️ Cooking Info:

◾️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

◾️ Cooking Time: 4 hours

◾️ Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

◾️ Calories: ~450 per serving

◾️ Servings: 6

👉 Tips for the Best Pot Roast:

1. ✅️ Always sear the meat first for a deeper flavor.

2. ✅️ Replace red wine with extra broth or grape juice if you prefer alcohol-free.

3. ✅️ Add fresh rosemary or bay leaves for extra aroma.

4. ✅️ Thicken the gravy with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water before serving.

5. ✅️ Let the roast rest 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.