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Slow-Cooked Beef Pot Roast


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

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To create the perfect slow-cooked beef pot roast, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Beef and Vegetables

  • 3 to 4 pounds of beef chuck roast
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 large onions, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups of beef broth
  • 1 cup of red wine (optional, but recommended for depth of flavor)

Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cooking a beef pot roast is a straightforward process, but it requires patience to allow the flavors to fully develop. Follow these steps to achieve a delectable result:

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

  1. Season the Beef: Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the beef is resting, peel and cut your carrots and potatoes. Chop the onions into wedges and mince the garlic.

Step 2: Sear the Beef

  1. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the Beef: Add the beef to the hot oil, searing it for about 5 minutes on each side until a deep brown crust forms. This step locks in the juices and adds flavor.

Step 3: Assemble the Pot Roast

  1. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Once seared, place the beef into your slow cooker.
  2. Add Vegetables: Surround the beef with the carrots, potatoes, and onions.
  3. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables.

Step 4: Cook the Pot Roast

  1. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Allow the pot roast to cook for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 5: Final Touches

  1. Check for Seasoning: Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  2. Serve: Once done, remove the beef and vegetables from the slow cooker and serve hot.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 40g