Sunday Pot Roast Vegetables (Printer-Friendly)

A classic, comforting meal with tender beef and roasted carrots, potatoes, and parsnips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1 (3 to 4 lb) chuck roast
02 - 2 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Vegetables

05 - 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
06 - 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
07 - 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
08 - 2 medium onions, quartered
09 - 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
10 - 2 celery stalks, cut into large pieces

→ Braising Liquid & Seasonings

11 - 2 cups beef broth (gluten-free if needed)
12 - 1 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth)
13 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
14 - 2 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - 2 bay leaves

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 325°F.
02 - Pat chuck roast dry and season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add onions, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
06 - Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
07 - Return roast to pot. Add beef broth, dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Ensure liquid covers halfway up the roast.
08 - Cover pot and transfer to oven. Roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, turning roast once halfway through, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked.
09 - Remove bay leaves. Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside roasted vegetables and pan juices.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Perfect for family gatherings
02 -
  • Substitute sweet potatoes or rutabaga for a twist
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer pan juices on the stove and whisk in a cornstarch slurry
03 -
  • Use a heavy Dutch oven for even cooking
  • Rest the roast before slicing for juicier meat
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