Description
This fall-inspired beef pot roast is slow-cooked with root vegetables, herbs, and a touch of apple cider for a rich, comforting dish. Perfect for Sunday dinners or holiday gatherings, it’s a true autumn classic.
Ingredients
Chuck Roast:
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 3 parsnips, cut into chunks
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
Liquid & Flavorings:
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Season and sear: Pat roast dry, season with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion, carrots, parsnips, and garlic to the pot; sauté. Stir in tomato paste.
- Deglaze and add: Deglaze with apple cider, add broth, herbs, and bay leaves.
- Braise: Return roast to pot. Cover and braise in oven for 3–3½ hours until tender.
- Add potatoes: Add sweet potatoes for the final 45 minutes of cooking.
- Finish and serve: Remove roast and vegetables. Strain and reduce cooking liquid for gravy. Serve sliced with sauce.
Notes
- Substitute butternut squash or turnips for sweet potatoes if preferred.
- Leftovers are delicious shredded into sandwiches or soups.
- For a slow cooker version: Prepare as directed through Step 4, then transfer everything to slow cooker and cook on low for 8–9 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising / Slow Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 10g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 35g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120mg
