Perfect Pot Roast Recipe

5 from 1 vote

If you are looking for the best pot roast recipe, let me tell you - you just found it! Tender, juicy beef that falls apart with just a touch of the fork and melts in your mouth. It's the ultimate comfort food that will leave you feeling warm and happy, no matter the weather or day of the week!

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, vegetables

Servings: servings

Calories: 386kcal

Author: Laura

Equipment

Dutch oven
Cutting Board
Knife

Ingredients

3-4 pounds beef pot roast preferably shoulder roast
2 onions sliced
2-3 Tablespoons minced garlic
salt
pepper
1 cup beef broth
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cubed
1 pound whole carrots trimmed, peeled and sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Place half of the sliced onions on the bottom of an oven-safe dutch oven.
Trim the extra fat off the outside of the roast.
Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the roast, then cover the roast with minced garlic.
Place the roast on top of the onions.
Cover the roast with the rest of the onions.
Pour the beef broth into the pan and cover it with a top.
Place in the oven for 1 hour at 325 degrees.
After 1 hour of baking, add the carrots and potatoes to the roast.
Continue baking for 2 more hours if using a 3-pound roast, or 3 more hours if using a 4-pound roast.
Serve with roasted carrots and potatoes and homemade gravy made from roast juices.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the meat before cooking it in the Dutch oven. This will lock in the juices and give your pot roast a beautiful caramelized crust.
Don't skimp on pot roast seasoning! Be generous with salt and pepper, and don't forget to add some herbs or spices for extra flavor.
Let the meat rest before slicing it. This allows the juices to redistribute and keep the meat tender.
If you want to add some extra richness, you can stir in a tablespoon of butter or sour cream right before serving. This will give your pot roast a creamy and velvety texture.
Leftovers make great sandwiches or can be used in other recipes like Shepherd's Pie or Pot Roast Hash. Don't let any of that deliciousness go to waste!

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