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Beef Pot Roast Recipe

Grandmas Easy Pot Roast Recipe

This old fashioned Dutch oven beef pot roast with potatoes and carrots is tender, juicy, and full of rich, classic flavor. An easy comfort food dinner just like grandma used to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 ½ pounds beef chuck roast
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½-1 cup beef broth optional
  • 3 large potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 5-6 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces

Method
 

  1. Remove roast from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Season roast and sear on all sides until browned.
  3. Add onions and cook briefly. Stir in bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and broth.
  4. Add potatoes and carrots, cover, and roast for 2½ to 3 hours until fork-tender.

Notes

  • Chuck roast is best for tender results
  • Cook until fork-tender for best texture
  • Add broth for extra pan juices
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

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