3-Hour Tender Chuck Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

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🍖 3-Hour Tender Chuck Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 onion, chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional for richness)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare and season the meat

  • Pat chuck roast dry with paper towels.
  • Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Sear for flavor

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the roast and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until deep brown.
  • Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics

  • In the same pot, add onions and mushrooms.
  • Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute to deepen the flavor.

4. Deglaze

  • Pour in 1 cup of the beef broth and scrape up brown bits with a spoon.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and spices (thyme + rosemary).

5. Return the roast & add vegetables

  • Place the roast back into the pot.
  • Add carrots and potatoes around it.
  • Pour the remaining beef broth on top.

6. Cook until perfectly tender

  • Cover tightly with the lid.
  • Simmer on LOW heat for 3 hours, OR:
    • Oven method: bake at 325°F (165°C) for 3 hours.

The roast should be fork-tender and deeply flavorful.

7. Serve

  • Remove roast and slice or shred.
  • Spoon rich gravy, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes over the top.

🍽️ Description

This chuck roast becomes incredibly tender after a slow 3-hour cook. The beef broth, herbs, veggies, and browned meat create a naturally thick, savory gravy. Carrots and potatoes become buttery soft and infused with flavor. Comfort food at its best!

💡 Tips for Success

  • Brown the meat well — it deepens the flavor dramatically.
  • Don’t rush the cooking time; 3 hours is key for tenderness.
  • If gravy is thin, simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes after cooking.
  • Add a splash of red wine to the broth for elevated flavor.

🔢 Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sodium: Depends on broth used

🌟 Conclusion

This is the kind of roast that tastes like an old-fashioned Sunday dinner — hearty, warm, and bursting with flavor. Your whole kitchen will smell incredible.

⭐ Recommendation

Serve with:

  • Fresh bread or rolls
  • A green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • Creamy mashed potatoes (if you want extra indulgence)

💚 Embracing Healthful Indulgence

To lighten the dish slightly:

  • Use low-sodium beef broth
  • Skim excess fat after cooking
  • Add extra veggies like celery, parsnips, or green peas

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