Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Here’s a classic Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots — tender beef, rich gravy, and cozy comfort-food vibes 🍲
Simple, hearty, and great for family dinners.

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Classic Pot Roast with Potatoes & Carrots

Serves: 4–6

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Ingredients

• 1.3–1.8 kg (3–4 lb) beef chuck roast

• Salt & black pepper

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth

• 1 cup (240 ml) water or red wine (optional)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 2 bay leaves

Vegetables

• 4–5 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

• 4–5 carrots, cut into large pieces

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Instructions

1. Sear the Beef

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

2. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat.

3. Sear roast on all sides until deeply browned.

4. Remove roast and set aside.

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2. Build the Flavor

1. In the same pot, add onions and cook until softened.

2. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.

3. Deglaze with wine or water, scraping up browned bits.

4. Stir in broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.

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3. Slow Cook

1. Return roast to the pot.

2. Bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Cover and cook:

   • Oven: 160°C / 325°F for 3–3½ hours

   • Stovetop: Low heat for 3 hours

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4. Add Vegetables

1. Add potatoes and carrots around the roast.

2. Cover and cook 45–60 minutes, until vegetables are tender and meat pulls apart easily.

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5. Serve

• Remove bay leaves.

• Slice or shred beef.

• Spoon gravy over meat and vegetables.

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Optional Gravy Thickening

• Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water, stir into liquid, simmer until thickened.

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Tips for Best Pot Roast

• Chuck roast is ideal — marbled and tender when slow-cooked

• Low and slow = fork-tender beef

• Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing

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Variations

• Slow cooker: 8 hours on low

• Garlic herb: add whole garlic cloves

• Mushroom gravy: add sliced mushrooms with onions

• Italian-style: add a splash of balsamic vinegar

If you want, I can also:

• Convert this to an Instant Pot

• Make a one-pan oven version

• Adjust seasoning for kids or picky eaters

Just let me know