


Classic Pot Roast
Classic beef pot roast is comforting and hearty. Make this recipe for a traditional Sunday dinner your family will enjoy.
Recipe - Dearborn Market

Classic Pot Roast
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time375 Minutes
Ingredients
4 pounds Certified Angus Beef Bottom Round Roast
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Large Yellow Onion, peeled and cut in large pieces
2 Large Carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
2 Stalks Celery, cut in chunks
4 sprigs Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
8 Black Peppercorns
6 ounce can Tomato Paste
1 cup Red Wine
1 ½ pounds Russet Potatoes, cut in chunks
2 cups Beef Stock
Salt
Pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300° F (149° C).
- Preheat Dutch oven on stovetop at medium-high heat. Season bottom round roast with freshly ground black pepper. Add oil to pan until hot.
- Add roast and sear on all sides; remove from pan. Add onion, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns to pan; allow vegetables to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato paste and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with red wine and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add roast back to pan then add potatoes and beef stock, or transfer roast and pan contents to a slow cooker. Cover and place plan in oven, or cook in slow cooker on low.
- Braise approximately 6 hours, until pot roast is fork tender.
15 minutes
Prep Time
375 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
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Wesson Pure Vegetable Oil, 40 fl oz
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Fresh Yellow Onion
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Fresh Carrots, 1 lb bag
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Fresh Organic Celery, each
$2.49
Simply Organic Thyme, 0.78 oz
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McCormick Bay Leaves, 0.12 oz
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McCormick Whole Black Peppercorns, 3.5 oz
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Cento Tomato Paste, 6 oz
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Wholesome Pantry Organic Beef Flavored Broth, 32 oz
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Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, 8.5 oz
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Fresh Jalapeno Pepper
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 300° F (149° C).
- Preheat Dutch oven on stovetop at medium-high heat. Season bottom round roast with freshly ground black pepper. Add oil to pan until hot.
- Add roast and sear on all sides; remove from pan. Add onion, carrots, celery, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns to pan; allow vegetables to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomato paste and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with red wine and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add roast back to pan then add potatoes and beef stock, or transfer roast and pan contents to a slow cooker. Cover and place plan in oven, or cook in slow cooker on low.
- Braise approximately 6 hours, until pot roast is fork tender.