CLASSIC POT ROAST WITH GARLIC-THYME GRAVY

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Boneless beef chuck roast is ideal for this recipe; the tough meat becomes tender and succulent when cooked with moisture for a long time. Trim away as much fat as possible to keep the sauce from becoming greasy.

Provided by Stephen Shafer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 meal, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 -4 lb) boneless beef chuck roast (trimmed and seasoned with salt and pepper)
salt and pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups sliced onions
6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch pieces
3 large celery ribs, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 -4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • HEAT oil in a saute pan over medium high heat. Sear roast on all sides, 10 minutes total. Transfer roast to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  • STIR flour into saute pan; cook 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.
  • DEGLAZE saute pan with wine, cooking until liquid evaporates. Stir in broth and Worcestershire; bring mixture to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits.
  • TRANSFER broth mixture to the slow cooker; add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Cover and cook until meat is fork tender, on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9.
  • DISCARD thyme sprigs and bay leaves before serving.

Otega Joel
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This pot roast recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of garlic and thyme. It really gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and


Mahes Bastola
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I'm not a big fan of pot roast, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a deli


Pepey Priscilla
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This pot roast recipe is a winner! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the gravy was perfect. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Obinna Nwobodo
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I've been making this pot roast recipe for years, and it's always a family favorite. The beef is always fall-apart tender, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfe


William Tyson
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This pot roast recipe is easy to make and always turns out great. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the gravy is flavorful. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans. It's a classic comfort food meal that my family loves.


Abrar Algamdi
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I made this pot roast recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. The beef was cooked perfectly, and the gravy was delicious. Everyone raved about it. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


emad Alkalade
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This pot roast recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the gravy was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of garlic and thyme. It really gave the dish a nice depth of flavor. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and


King crim
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I'm not a big fan of pot roast, but I decided to give this recipe a try because it looked so good. I'm so glad I did! The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a deli


Talent
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This was my first time making pot roast, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The beef was so tender and juicy, and the gravy was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nini Sharuxia
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I've made this pot roast recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The beef is always fall-apart tender, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day. It's the perfect meal


serina tivaone
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This pot roast recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet incredibly flavorful and comforting. The garlic and thyme gravy is the perfect complement to the tender beef. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit