Easiest Pot Roast Ever

Tender, juicy, and effortlessly delicious, the "Easiest Pot Roast Ever" is your go-to recipe for a comforting, hearty meal with minimal effort. Perfectly seared chuck roast, seasoned with savory spices, slow-cooks in a rich beef broth alongside tender carrots, potatoes, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves. With only 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time in the oven, this classic pot roast delivers melt-in-your-mouth meat and perfectly roasted vegetables, making it the ultimate one-pot dinner for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Serve this impressive dish straight from the pot, drizzled with its own savory juices for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for pot roast enthusiasts searching for an easy, foolproof recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, large, sliced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups Beef broth
• 4 Carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 Bay leaves
• 3 Fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 2

Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 3

In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side, then remove it and set aside.

Step 4

Add the sliced onions to the same pot and sauté until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 5

Pour the beef broth into the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom to deglaze the pan.

Step 6

Return the seared roast to the pot. Add the carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs around the roast.

Step 7

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 8

Cook for 3.5 to 4 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender and easily pulls apart. Check occasionally and add a bit more broth if the pot starts to dry out.

Step 9

Remove the pot from the oven and discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

Step 10

Serve the pot roast warm with the vegetables and juices from the pot spooned over the top for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3139.3 grams (3139.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3949

Total Fat 213.40g	274%
Saturated Fat 82.20g	411%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.40g
Cholesterol 1252mg	417%
Sodium 12870mg	560%
Total Carbohydrate 140.50g	51%
Dietary Fiber 21.30g	76%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 377.70g	755%

Vitamin D 54IU	272%
Calcium 498mg	38%
Iron 51mg	281%
Potassium 8058mg	171%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 14.1%