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Classic Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound baby potatoes, washed
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening the gravy)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening the gravy)
Instructions:
- Season and Sear the Roast:
- Generously season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker or a large Dutch oven.
- Prepare the Aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Slow Cook:
- Add the beef broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour the mixture over the roast in the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- Add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Place the baby potatoes and carrots around the roast.
- Cook:
- For a slow cooker: Cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
- For a Dutch oven: Cover and cook in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for about 3-4 hours, until the roast is tender.
- Thicken the Gravy (Optional):
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the cooking liquid and cook on high (if using a slow cooker) or over medium heat (if using a Dutch oven) until the gravy has thickened.
- Serve:
- Slice the roast and serve with the potatoes and carrots. Drizzle the gravy over the top.
Enjoy your comforting and delicious pot roast!
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