beef chuck roast

Got it  Let’s go with a classic beef chuck pot roast recipe — tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a hearty meal!

🍲 Classic Beef Chuck Pot Roast

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 carrots, cut into chunks

• 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (or extra beef broth)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2 bay leaves

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Season & Sear

   • Pat chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven (or large heavy pot).

   • Sear roast on all sides until browned (about 4–5 min per side). Remove and set aside.

2. Build Flavor

   • In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.

   • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 min.

   • Add wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits.

3. Braise

   • Return roast to the pot.

   • Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, carrots, and potatoes.

   • Cover with lid.

4. Cook Low & Slow

   • Oven: 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 hours, until fork-tender.

   • Slow Cooker: Low 8–9 hours or High 4–5 hours.

5. Serve

   • Discard herbs & bay leaves.

   • Slice or shred beef, serve with vegetables and pan juices.