Best 5 The Best Pot Roast Ever Recipes

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**Pot roast**, a classic comfort food, is an epitome of hearty and flavorful cooking. Typically made with chuck roast, a less tender but flavorful cut of beef, pot roast is braised low and slow in a flavorful liquid, often a combination of broth, wine, and aromatics, until fall-apart tender. The result is a succulent, melt-in-your-mouth meat that's bursting with rich flavors. This article presents a collection of the best pot roast recipes, each offering unique variations on this timeless dish. From a classic pot roast with vegetables to a tangy balsamic pot roast to a slow cooker pot roast with a savory mushroom sauce, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and cooking preferences. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a centerpiece for a special occasion, these pot roast recipes will surely deliver an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST POT ROAST



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The secret to a flavorful pot roast is browning the meat and onions before roasting, which adds a rich meaty flavor and caramelized sweetness. This step is what separates our recipe from many others that use a slow cooker. And also unlike a slow cooker recipe, our sauce is simmered to reduce a little which concentrates the flavors. What you'll end up with is a roast that's fall-apart tender with a velvety sauce and delicious vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 4-pound boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and tied
4 tablespoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, cut into 2-inch wedges
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
7 carrots, peeled, cut into 3-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces
2 pounds medium red potatoes, quartered (halved if small)
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the roast with 3 tablespoons of the salt, rubbing into the grain and covering all sides. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 275 degrees F.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Cook the meat, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high and heat the remaining 4 tablespoons oil in the pot. Cook the onions and the remaining 1 tablespoon salt, stirring occasionally, until browned but not completely cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes (it's ok if the onion wedges break apart). Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste is brick red and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bay leaves and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot, until slightly reduced and you can no longer smell the alcohol, about 4 minutes. Add the flour, stir to coat the onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the broth and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Nestle the meat and any accumulated juices into the onions. Arrange the carrots, celery and potatoes around the roast, pushing them into the onions and surrounding the beef. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook until the meat is very tender but still holds its shape and is not falling apart, 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Let rest, covered, at least 45 minutes before serving.
  • Transfer the roast to a cutting board and remove the twine with scissors, if necessary. Slice against the grain.
  • Divide the vegetables among plates and arrange the sliced beef over top. Spoon sauce over the top garnish with parsley and chives.

THE BEST EVER SLOW COOKER POT ROAST RECIPE BY TASTY



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This slow cooker pot roast only takes six ingredients to make thanks to a packet of onion soup mix. It gives the roast a ton of flavor without a ton of work, and no one will even know it's there. The best part? You just dump everything into the slow cooker, walk away for a few hours, and dinner practically cooks itself. Serve it over egg noodles or rice and dinner is good to go.

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lb chuck roast
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 oz dried onion soup mix
1 onion, diced
3 gold potatoes, diced
3 large carrots, chopped
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Place the chuck roast in a 7-quart (6 ½ liters) slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the onion soup pack and top with vegetables and water.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5 hours.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 89 grams, Sugar 4 grams

ULTIMATE POT ROAST



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Dutch oven pot roast recipes are the ultimate comfort food. When juicy pot roast simmers in garlic, onions and veggies, everyone comes running to ask, "When can we eat?" The answer? Just wait-it will be worth it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 boneless beef chuck-eye or other chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Pat roast dry with a paper towel; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Sprinkle roast with pepper and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Remove from pan., Add onions, celery and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the same pan; cook and stir over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until onions are browned. Add garlic, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaves; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; stir in broth. Return roast to pan. Arrange potatoes, parsnips and carrots around roast; bring to a boil. Bake, covered, until meat is fork-tender, 2-2-1/2 hours., Remove roast and vegetables from pan; keep warm. Discard bay leaves; skim fat from cooking juices. On stovetop, bring juices to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half (about 1-1/2 cups), 10-12 minutes. Stir in vinegar and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste., Remove string from roast. Serve with vegetables and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 824mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

PERFECT POT ROAST



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Feed your family with Ree Drummond's Perfect Pot Roast recipe from Food Network. Fresh rosemary and thyme add rich, herbal resonance to this hearty roast.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 3- to 5-pound chuck roast
2 or 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 whole onions, peeled and halved
6 to 8 whole carrots, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup red wine, optional
3 cups beef broth
2 or 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Generously salt and pepper the chuck roast.
  • Heat the olive oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the halved onions to the pot, browning them on both sides. Remove the onions to a plate.
  • Throw the carrots into the same very hot pot and toss them around a bit until slightly browned, about a minute or so. Reserve the carrots with the onions.
  • If needed, add a bit more olive oil to the very hot pot. Place the meat in the pot and sear it for about a minute on all sides until it is nice and brown all over. Remove the roast to a plate.
  • With the burner still on high, use either red wine or beef broth (about 1 cup) to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom with a whisk. Place the roast back into the pot and add enough beef stock to cover the meat halfway.
  • Add in the onions and the carrots, along with the fresh herbs.
  • Put the lid on, then roast for 3 hours for a 3-pound roast. For a 4 to 5-pound roast, plan on 4 hours. The roast is ready when it's fall-apart tender.

THE BEST POT ROAST EVER



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By cooking this roast in its own juices, rather than with canned stock or water, it is full of flavor and falls apart! It took years to perfect this recipe, my own creation, but well worth it. The butter adds a real creaminess to this dish, and the seasonings give it that extra kick!

Provided by Cinny 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 24m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
salt and pepper
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 yellow onion, Quartered
3 -4 garlic cloves
red wine
1 beef bouillon cube
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups yukon gold potatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 -3 cups beef stock
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Warm skillet with olive oil to medium high heat. Add butter until melted. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set on plate.
  • Carmelize onions and garlic in the skillet then deglaze pan with red wine.
  • Put bouillon on bottom of crock pot, and pour stock from skillet on top, including onions and garlic. Place meat on top.
  • Sprinkle parsley and Italian seasoning over meat, toss in carrots and potatoes.
  • Cook for 1 hour on high then reduce to medium high for 3 to 5 hours.
  • Remove roast and veggies to serving platter.
  • Pan Gravy: In saucepan melt butter, then whisk in flour and cook until slightly browned.
  • Whisk in ladles filled with crock pot juices until desired thickness. Add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Spoon over roast and serve remaining gravy at table.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: Chuck roast or rump roast are great options for pot roast.
  • Brown the meat before braising: This helps to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a good quality braising liquid: Beef broth, red wine, or a combination of both are all good choices.
  • Add vegetables to the pot: Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic pot roast vegetables.
  • Season the pot roast well: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good choices.
  • Cook the pot roast low and slow: This allows the meat to become tender and fall apart.
  • Let the pot roast rest before serving: This helps the meat to reabsorb its juices.

Conclusion:

Pot roast is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best pot roast ever. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side of crusty bread.

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