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A close-up shot of a tender beef pot roast with carrots and potatoes in a Dutch oven.
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Classic Sunday Pot Roast

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 625kcal

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 lb carrots , peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leave s

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season all sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast until a deep brown crust forms on all sides, approximately 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the roast from the pot and set aside on a plate.
  • Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to release the browned bits (fond).
  • Add beef stock, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves to the pot. Return the beef roast and any accumulated juices to the liquid.
  • Cover the Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 2 hours.
  • Carefully remove the pot from the oven. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast, ensuring they are partially submerged in the liquid.
  • Cover and return to the oven for an additional 60 to 90 minutes, or until the beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
  • Discard the bay leaves and herb stems. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding to serve with the braising liquid.