Easy Pot Roast Recipe with Rich Gravy
This easy pot roast recipe is perfect for cozy dinners! Tender beef, hearty vegetables, and the best gravy make it a family favorite.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons corn starch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove roast and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in beef broth, balsamic vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Return roast to the pot. Add potatoes and carrots around the meat.
- Cover and cook in the oven for 3.5 to 4 hours, until meat is tender.
- Remove roast and vegetables. Mix corn starch and water, then stir into the pot juices. Simmer on the stove for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Slice roast and serve with veggies and gravy.