Description
Looking for the best classic pot roast with gravy that is easy comforting and full of flavor? This simple slow cooked dish delivers tender beef rich gravy and hearty vegetables in one pot. It is perfect for family dinners Sunday meals holiday gatherings or cozy weekends. With minimal prep and reliable results it is a quick idea for stress free cooking that feels wholesome satisfying and healthy when paired with balanced sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots cut into chunks
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Season beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat and sear roast for 4 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove roast then sauté onion for 5 minutes add garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in flour then slowly add beef broth scraping the pot then add bay leaves and thyme.
- Return roast and carrots cover and simmer on low for 3 hours until tender then shred and serve with gravy.
Notes
- Let meat rest before shredding.
- Simmer gravy uncovered if too thin.
- Add broth if gravy thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg