Pot Roast with Gravy

Here’s a classic Pot Roast with Gravy recipe — tender, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner.

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🍖 Pot Roast with Gravy Recipe

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3–4 hours (low and slow)

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Ingredients

For the Roast:

• 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 carrots, cut into chunks

• 3–4 stalks celery, cut into chunks

• 2–3 potatoes, cut into chunks

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional, can replace with more broth)

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1–2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

• 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

For the Gravy (optional if thickening):

• 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch

• 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Season and Sear the Roast:

   • Season the roast generously with salt and pepper.

   • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

   • Sear the roast on all sides until browned (2–3 minutes per side).

2. Prepare the Slow Cooker or Oven:

   • Place onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker or roasting pan.

   • Place the seared roast on top.

3. Add Liquid and Herbs:

   • Pour beef broth and wine (if using) over the roast.

   • Add Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme.

4. Cook:

   • Slow Cooker: Low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until meat is fork-tender.

   • Oven: Cover and roast at 325°F (160°C) for 3–4 hours until tender.

5. Make the Gravy:

   • Remove roast and vegetables from pan, keep warm.

   • Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

   • Mix butter and flour to make a slurry, then whisk into the simmering liquid to thicken.

   • Cook 3–5 minutes until gravy reaches desired consistency.

6. Serve:

   • Slice or shred the roast and serve with vegetables and gravy.

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🍽️ Tips & Variations

• Extra Flavor: Brown the vegetables slightly before adding the roast.

• Rich Gravy: Reduce the cooking liquid for 10–15 minutes to intensify flavor.

• Slow Cooker Shortcut: Layer vegetables first, place roast on top, pour liquid over, and cook—no searing required (just slightly less depth of flavor).

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If you want, I can give a hands-off, dump-and-go slow cooker version of this pot roast that’s even easier but still tender and flavorful. Do you want me to do that?