Food Network Inspired Pot Roast Recipe

This recipe combines elements from popular Food Network pot roast dishes to create a flavorful and tender roast.

Ingredients:

  • 3-5 pound chuck roast, trimmed and tied
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, peeled and halved
  • 6-8 carrots, unpeeled, cut into 2-inch pieces (optional: 4 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup red wine (optional)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
  • Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prep the roast: Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Sear the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the onions and set aside. Add the carrots (and celery, if using) and brown slightly, about 1 minute. Remove and set aside with the onions.
  3. Sear the roast: Add more oil if needed. Sear the roast on all sides until well browned, about 10 minutes total. Remove the roast from the pot.
  4. Deglaze and simmer (optional): Pour in the red wine (if using) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Let the wine simmer for a minute, then add the beef broth, rosemary, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Thicken the sauce (optional): In a small bowl, whisk together flour and a little bit of broth to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the pot with the simmering broth.
  6. Assemble and cook: Return the roast, onions, carrots (and celery, if using) to the pot. Add enough broth to cover the roast halfway. Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot tightly with a lid. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 2 ½ – 3 ½ hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. Serve: Remove the pot from the oven and let the roast rest for 15 minutes before serving. Shred the meat with two forks and serve with the vegetables and pan juices. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional).

Tips:

  • For extra flavor, brown the roast with a mixture of olive oil and butter.
  • You can add other vegetables like potatoes or parsnips to the pot along with the carrots.
  • If the sauce seems too thin after simmering, remove the meat and vegetables and continue simmering the sauce until it reduces slightly.

Variations:

Enjoy this delicious and comforting pot roast recipe inspired by Food Network!