pot roast with potato and carrots

Here’s a classic Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots recipe — tender beef slow-cooked with hearty vegetables in a rich, savory gravy. 🍲🥔🥕

🥘 Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb chuck roast (or brisket/shoulder)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion (sliced)

• 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional, can sub with more broth)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 tsp dried thyme (or 4 sprigs fresh)

• 2 tsp dried rosemary (or 3 sprigs fresh)

• 2 bay leaves

• 1½ lbs baby potatoes (halved if large)

• 4–5 large carrots (cut into chunks)

• 2 tbsp flour + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)

• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Season & sear the beef

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

   • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven (or heavy pot) over medium-high heat.

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

2. Build flavor

   • In the same pot, sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

   • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1–2 minutes until caramelized.

3. Deglaze & simmer

   • Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.

   • Add beef broth, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir well.

4. Slow cook the roast

   • Return beef to the pot. Cover and cook:

     • Oven: 325°F (160°C) for 3–4 hours.

     • Stovetop: Low heat for 3–4 hours.

     • Slow cooker: 8 hours on LOW, 5–6 hours on HIGH.

5. Add vegetables

   • About 1½–2 hours before beef is done, add carrots and potatoes around the roast. Continue cooking until beef is fork-tender.

6. Optional gravy

   • Remove roast and veggies. Skim fat from cooking liquid.

   • Mix flour + water into a slurry, whisk into simmering liquid until thickened.

7. Serve

   • Slice or shred beef, serve with potatoes, carrots, and plenty of gravy.

✅ Tips:

• For extra flavor, add mushrooms or parsnips.

• Leftovers make incredible sandwiches with a little gravy poured over.