Easy Pot Roast

This easy pot roast recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner — tender, slow-cooked beef with hearty vegetables in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy weekends, Sunday family meals or meal prep, this classic one-pot recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal effort.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pot roast recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 20

Servings: people

Ingredients

3-4 lb Chuck roast
4-5 Potatoes cut into large chunks
3-4 Carrots cut into chunks
1 Large onion sliced
2 cups Beef stock
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1–2 tablespoon olive oil for searing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Season chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear roast on all sides until browned.
Add potatoes, carrots, and onion around the roast.
Pour beef stock into the pot (around the sides, not over the top).
Cover and roast for 3 hours, or until meat is fork-tender.
Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing or shredding.

Nutrition

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