Here’s a cozy, classic Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes recipe — fork-tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich, savory gravy. Perfect for Sunday dinner or any comforting meal.
🥩 Classic Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes
Ingredients (Serves 6):
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3–4 lb (1.5–2 kg) chuck roast (or shoulder roast)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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1 ½ lbs (680g) Yukon gold or red potatoes, halved or quartered
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4–5 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
🥘 Instructions:
1. Season & sear the roast:
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Pat the chuck roast dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Sear roast on all sides until browned (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics:
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In the same pot, add onions and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Deglaze & build the broth:
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Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and beef broth.
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Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Return beef & cook:
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Return the seared roast to the pot.
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Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours, or place in a 325°F (165°C) oven for the same amount of time.
5. Add veggies:
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Add potatoes and carrots around the roast.
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Cover and cook for another 1 to 1½ hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
6. Optional: thicken the gravy:
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Remove roast and veggies from the pot.
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Mix flour with cold water until smooth, then stir it into the simmering liquid.
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Cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
7. Serve:
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Slice or shred the roast. Serve hot with the carrots, potatoes, and spoonfuls of the rich gravy.
🍽 Tips:
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For slow cooker: Cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours after searing the meat and sautéing the onions.
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Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days — it tastes even better the next day!