Sunday Pot Roast Veggies (Print)

Tender beef slowly cooked with a medley of roasted root vegetables and herbs for a cozy main dish.

# Components:

→ 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 - Preheat oven to 325°F.
02 - Pat chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove roast 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.
06 - Pour in dry red wine (or additional beef broth), scraping up browned bits from the bottom, and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
07 - Return roast to pot. Add beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves, ensuring liquid reaches halfway up the sides of the roast.
08 - Cover pot and transfer to oven. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, turning once halfway through, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked.
09 - Remove bay leaves. Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables and pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Brings the family together for a hearty meal
  • One-pot cooking makes cleanup easy
02 -
  • Always double-check labels of beef broth to confirm it&apo;s gluten-free if needed
  • Pairing this dish with a bold red wine makes the flavors even richer
03 -
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer the pan juices and whisk in a cornstarch slurry
  • Try swapping in sweet potatoes or rutabaga for a different flavor profile
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