Classic Beef Pot Roast (Fork-Tender)
Classic Beef Pot Roast (Fork-Tender) is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping your senses with the rich aroma of slow-cooked beef, fresh herbs, and hearty vegetables. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings back cherished family memories. Perfect for Sunday dinners or cozy weeknight meals, it promises melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with every bite. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious gravy for a truly unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions, slice carrots, and quarter potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season the roast with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Remove roast temporarily; sauté onions and garlic in drippings for about 3 minutes.
- Return roast to pot with carrots and potatoes. Pour in beef broth until veggies are just covered; add thyme and rosemary.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for about 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Let roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables and gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg