Easy Hearty Pot Roast

None · Year-round · 210 min · Serves 6 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

This easy pot roast brings comforting flavors to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Using just one pan, you can create a tender and juicy pot roast that's perfect any time of the year.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 onion, large, sliced
• 3 carrots, large, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 potatoes, medium, peeled and quartered
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
3. In a large oven-safe pan or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the roast from the pan and set aside. Add the sliced onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
5. Add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the pan. Stir to combine.
6. Place the roast back into the pan, nestling it among the vegetables. Cover the pan with a lid or foil.
7. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
8. Remove from the oven, discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs, and let the roast rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.