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Dutch Oven Pot Roast

Dutch Oven Pot Roast

This Dutch Oven Pot Roast is a flavorful and tender comfort food dish made with meat, vegetables, and herbs.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 609 kcal

Equipment

  • 7 to 8 quart Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast boneless
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions peeled and sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine substitute with beef broth if desired
  • 2 to 3 cups beef broth plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves dried
  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1.5 pounds baby yellow potatoes
  • Chopped Italian parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Generously season the meat with about 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper on all sides.
  • Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large 7-8 quart Dutch oven pot over medium-high heat. Sear on each side until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside. Do not wipe the Dutch oven clean.
  • Reduce to medium heat. Add the onions and saute until they start to brown, about 3 minutes, scraping the bottom and sides of the pot to deglaze with the moisture from the onions. If the brown bits are burning too fast, add a few splashes of broth and deglaze. Stir minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the red wine (or substitute with beef broth), and quickly deglaze the brown bits from the bottom and sides of the pot for a few seconds. Then, add 2 cups of the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh rosemary sprigs, and bay leaves. Stir until evenly combined and bring to a low boil.
  • Return the seared meat back to the pot, along with its juices. The liquid should cover about half of the meat - if not, add more beef broth as needed. Cover securely with the lid and bake for 1.5 hours at 300 degrees F.
  • Remove from oven and add the baby carrots and potatoes. At this point, you can also adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Return to oven (with the lid on), and cook for 2 hours more or until the meat is fork tender and falls apart, and until the vegetables are tender.
  • If desired, garnish with parsley. To serve, you can transfer to a large platter to serve it straight from the Dutch oven. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 609kcal
Keyword beef roast, comfort food, Dutch Oven Pot Roast, one-pot meal, Pot Roast, slow cooking
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