Pot Roast
Adapted from Budget Bytes on October 15, 2024
Prep:
30 minutes
Cook:
3 hours
Total:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients
Serves/makes 8
Meat
Vegetables
Condiments/spices
Instructions
1.
Rub the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and let it rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
2.
Preheat the oven to 275°F.
3.
In a small saucepan, whisk together beef bouillon, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and water. Bring it to a gentle simmer and keep warm.
4.
Drizzle olive oil in a Dutch oven and heat on medium-high. Add carrots and onion; sear for approximately 8 minutes.
5.
Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside.
6.
Sear the salted beef in the Dutch oven for 4 minutes on each side until it has color and caramelization.
7.
Add back the seared carrots and onions, fresh herbs, smashed garlic, and mini potatoes on top of the beef.
8.
Pour the beef bouillon mixture over everything and cover with the lid.
9.
Slow cook the roast in the oven for 3 hours.
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Notes
This recipe is designed to be budget-friendly, costing about $2.97 per serving.
Optional gravy can be made using the pan drippings after cooking.
Great served with homemade cornbread, dinner rolls, or a salad.