The Best Pot Roast
This classic comfort food combines tender, flavorful meat, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savoury gravy. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe is versatile and can be made in a slow cooker, Dutch oven, or Instant Pot. With simple ingredients and a slow-cooking method, you’ll create a dish that’s sure to impress and become a household favourite!
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs roast
- 1 large onion sliced
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp bouillon powder
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 sprigs Rosemary or 3/4 tsp dried
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 3 medium carrots cut into chunks
- 3 large russet potatoes cut into chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- Season roast with salt and pepper
- In a medium Dutch oven heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on each side until browned, for about 3 minutes per side. Set the meat aside
- In the same pot, add the butter, then brown the onions. Add the garlic, rosemary, paprika, red pepper flakes, bouillon powder, and water. Bring to a simmer, add the roast to the pot, cover and place in the oven for 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Add potatoes, and carrots and cook for an additional 1 hour
- Discard the rosemary stalk and gently separate the beef into small pieces with a fork.
- Serve with the juices over broccolini and creamy mashed potatoes
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 46gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 3736mgPotassium: 1481mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5791IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 584mgIron: 6mg
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