Best Southern Pot Roast Recipe
Slow-cooked chuck roast, seasoned with herbs and spices, becomes a tender and flavorful pot roast, perfect as the comforting main course for a hearty family meal.
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Calories: 400kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- Frying Pan/Skillet
- Tongs
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 carrots peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear the roast on all sides until it develops a nice brown crust.
- Place the sliced onions, carrot chunks, and potato chunks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Put the seared chuck roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the broth mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Once done, remove the roast and vegetables. Spoon the flavorful juices over the roast and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve the pot roast slices with the vegetables and enjoy the Southern comfort flavors! Adjust the seasoning and ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
Notes
- Searing Boosts Flavor: Give the chuck roast a good sear before slow cooking for enhanced taste.
- Adjust Cooking Time: Cooking times may vary; check for tenderness after 8 hours on low heat.
- Personalize Seasoning: Adjust herbs, spices, and salt to suit your taste preferences.
- Wine Optional: Red wine can add depth, but feel free to skip if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
Nutrition
Serving: 170g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g