Sunday Pot Roast Beef (Printable Version)

A classic Sunday meal with tender beef and a medley of roasted vegetables for hearty comfort.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 1 (3 to 4 lb) chuck roast
02 - 2 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
06 - 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
07 - 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
08 - 2 medium onions, quartered
09 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
10 - 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces

→ Braising Liquid & Seasonings

11 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
12 - 1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 2 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - 2 bay leaves

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 325°F.
02 - Pat chuck roast dry and season all sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add onions, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
06 - Pour in red wine, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
07 - Return roast to the pot. Add beef broth, dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves, ensuring liquid reaches halfway up the roast sides.
08 - Cover pot and place in oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, turning roast once halfway through, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are fully cooked.
09 - Remove bay leaves and let roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside roasted vegetables and pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hearty and filling for the whole family
  • Uses simple ingredients for big flavor
02 -
  • You can swap parsnips for sweet potatoes or rutabaga
  • To thicken the sauce, simmer pan juices and whisk in a cornstarch slurry
03 -
  • Pair the roast with a bold red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Let the roast rest before slicing to lock in juices
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