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Tender Pot Roast

A comforting classic, this Tender Pot Roast is rich in flavors and easy to make, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.

  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs arm roast (or chuck roast)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
  • 3 cups baby carrots
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 lbs Yukon gold or russet potatoes (peeled & cubed)
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup milk (or more as needed)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Prepare & Sear the Roast: Rub the roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and smoked paprika. Sear in olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven until browned on all sides for added flavor.
  2. Slow Cook the Pot Roast & Carrots: Add minced garlic, sliced onion, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Season if not seared. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until tender, adding carrots in the last hour.
  3. Make the Mashed Potatoes: Boil cubed potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy, adding sour cream if desired.
  4. Make the Gravy (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pot with the roast in the last 30 minutes to thicken.
  5. Assemble & Serve: Remove roast to rest, slice, and serve with mashed potatoes, carrots, and gravy if made.

Notes

Serve warm with crusty bread to soak up juices or gravy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: pot roast, beef, comfort food, one-pot meal, dinner recipe