Classic Pot Roast Garden Carrots (Printable Version)

Tender beef braised for hours with garden vegetables and aromatic herbs in a rich wine-infused broth for the ultimate comfort meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef & Seasoning

01 - 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast
02 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large onion, cut into wedges
05 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed
06 - 5–6 fresh garden carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
07 - 1.5 lbs (700 g) baby potatoes or halved Yukon Gold potatoes
08 - 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces

→ Braising Liquid

09 - 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
10 - 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine or beef broth
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
13 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
14 - 3 sprigs fresh thyme
15 - 2 bay leaves

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Pat roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
02 - In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
04 - Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Deglaze with wine, scraping the bottom of the pot.
05 - Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Return roast to pot. Nestle in carrots and potatoes around the roast. Add herbs and bay leaves.
06 - Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
07 - Remove roast and vegetables to a platter. Discard bay leaves and herb stems.
08 - Optional: Simmer remaining liquid uncovered on stovetop for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly, then spoon over roast before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pot wonder that practically cooks itself
  • Yields tender melt in your mouth beef with minimal hands on time
  • Creates its own delicious gravy as it cooks
  • Perfect make ahead meal that tastes even better the next day
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep as flavors improve overnight
  • Complete one pot meal with protein, vegetables and natural gravy
  • Exceptionally economical way to feed a family using an inexpensive cut
03 -
  • Always bring meat to room temperature before searing for more even cooking
  • Choose a pot just large enough to hold ingredients snugly for best flavor concentration
  • For maximum tenderness, look for a chuck roast with good marbling throughout

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