
09/19/2025
🍖 Classic Dutch Oven Sunday Pot Roast 🥘
Ingredients:
- 3-4 lb chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 3-4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup additional beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Sear the Roast:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C)
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
- Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side
- Remove the roast and set aside
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same Dutch oven, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor
3. Build the Braising Liquid:
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits
- Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves
4. Add the Roast & Vegetables:
- Return the seared roast to the Dutch oven
- Add carrots and potatoes around it
- Spoon some of the liquid over the roast
5. Braise in the Oven:
- Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place in the preheated oven
- Braise for 3-4 hours, or until the roast is tender and easily pulls apart
- Check occasionally and add more broth if needed
6. Serve & Garnish:
- Remove the bay leaves
- Slice or shred the roast
- Serve with the vegetables and rich broth
- Garnish with fresh parsley
- Pair with crusty bread
*Pro tip: For the most flavorful results, try to choose a well-marbled chuck roast. The fat will slowly render during cooking, creating an incredibly tender and juicy result.