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Pot Roast

This classic pot roast features a deliciously seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth beef roast with tender carrots, potatoes, and savory herbs, all slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe is the ultimate comfort meal, perfect for a cozy family dinner!

Ingredients (serves 6):

  • 3-4 lb. beef chuck roast
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 ½ lbs. potatoes, quartered
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme (or 1 tsp. dried)
  • 2 tsp. fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp. dried)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)

Instructions:

  1. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 min. per side.
  2. Place the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  5. If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tbsp. water, then stir it into the cooking liquid. Cook on high for 10-15 min. until the sauce thickens.
  6. Slice the pot roast and serve with the vegetables, drizzled with the rich, flavorful gravy.

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