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Tender Melt in Your Mouth Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Step Homemade Comfort Meal

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A slow-cooked pot roast that is tender, juicy, and melts in your mouth, made with simple ingredients and a low-and-slow cooking technique for a comforting, hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • Salt and black pepper (about 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper per pound)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with extra beef broth)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add the roast and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. Remove the roast to a plate. Lower heat to medium, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in the red wine (if using) and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Return the roast to the pot, nestling it among the vegetables. The liquid should come halfway up the sides of the meat.
  5. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 3 to 3.5 hours, turning the roast halfway through. The meat should be fork-tender and easily pull apart. Add broth if liquid reduces too much.
  6. Let the roast rest for 15 minutes before slicing. For thicker gravy, remove roast and veggies, then simmer cooking liquid on stovetop to reduce or stir in a slurry of cornstarch and cold water.

Notes

Do not skip searing the meat to develop rich caramelized flavors. Use a meat thermometer to check for internal temperature around 190°F (88°C) for tenderness. Turn the roast halfway through cooking for even flavor. Let the roast rest 15 minutes before slicing to retain juices. For thicker gravy, reduce cooking liquid or add cornstarch slurry. Slow cooker version possible after searing.

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