Really Tender Pot Roast
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 45 Min
When you sit down for a pot roast dinner there's nothing more satisfying than biting into flavorful and tender meat, which is why we came up with this recipe for Really Tender Pot Roast. Let 'em know there's tender pot roast and then there's really tender pot roast. Now that's what we call a comfort food win!
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (3-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 cup beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, on the stovetop, over high heat (see note). Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Add roast and cook 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove roast from pan. Add onion to pan; saute 8 minutes, or until tender.
- Return roast to pot. Add wine, thyme garlic, broth, and bay leaf; bring to a simmer. Cover pot and bake in the oven for 1-1/2 hours, or until roast is almost tender.
- Add carrots and potatoes to pot. Cover and bake 1 more hour, or until vegetables are tender. REMOVE BAY LEAF FROM POT; DISCARD. Slice roast across the grain and serve with vegetables and pan juices.
Did You Know?
The first metal cooking vessels that resemble today's Dutch ovens were used in the Netherlands in the 17th century, hence the name? Our modern versions are similar, simply thick-walled (usually cast iron) cooking pots with tight-fitting lids. They're often used for recipes that require long cooking either on the stovetop or in the oven, or both in the same recipe. Be sure that the pot you use is oven-proof.