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Perfect Pot Roast

The Perfect Pot Roast takes a tough inexpensive cut of meat and makes it something spectacular!!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time4 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 692kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lbs. beef chuck
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. granulated garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 5 medium onions sliced
  • 3 medium shallots sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic minced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 5 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 5 oz. can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 6 sprigs thyme tied together with kitchen twine

Instructions

  • Thoroughly add salt, pepper and granulated garlic to all sides of the roast. In a large Dutch oven heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned nicely all over. Remove the meat to a platter.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the onions and shallots. Cook for about 10 min. or until caramelized. Preheat the oven to 325F. Add in the garlic, carrots and celery and cook for another 5 min. Make an opening in the center of the pan and add the tomato paste. Stir and let cook for 1-2 min. Add in the stock and wine and scrap up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the beef back in and any juices from the meat. Add in the thyme.
  • Cover and place in the oven. Cook for 1 hour and then baste with the juices. Baste again in an hour and then cook for an additional hour. For a total of 3 hours or until cooked but not falling apart. Slice the meat and serve with the sauce and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 1723mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 9070IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 8mg