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Classic Pot Roast

Beef chuck roast braises slowly with onion, carrot, celery, potatoes, and stock until fork-tender.

Hard⏱️ 3 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 195 min cook 15 min rest

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Timeline

Total 3 h 55 min

Prep25 min
Resting/Marinating15 min
Cooking3 h 15 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

1.5 kg Beef chuck roast
2 dessert spoon(~20 ml) Salt
1 tsp(~5 ml) Black pepper
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
2 Onions
4 Carrots
3 sprig Celery stalks
4 Potatoes
4 clove Garlic
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
3 cup(~600 ml) Beef broth
2 Bay leaves
3 sprig Fresh thyme

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Instructions

1
Rub the meat all over with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy pot and sear the meat for 4 minutes on each side.
16 min
16:00
3
Remove the meat, then saute the onions, carrots, and celery for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
4
Add the garlic, tomato paste, and flour, and stir for 2 minutes.
2 min
02:00
5
Add the beef broth gradually, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6
Return the meat, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot.
7
Cover and cook in a 160°C oven for 2 hours.
2 hr
120:00
8
Add the potatoes and cook for 45 more minutes, until the meat pulls apart into strands.
45 min
45:00
9
Rest the meat for 15 minutes and serve with the vegetables and sauce.
15 min
15:00

💡 Tip: Browning the meat well before braising carries deep roasted flavor into the cooking liquid.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Make a sauce from the pot juices and serve hot on a wide platter with the potatoes and carrots.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~560

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 30%Carbs 24%Fat 46%

GI 40 · Low GIGL 14 · Medium GL

4.8g

Sugar

4.7g

Fiber

1884.4mg

Sodium

1.3g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

10/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Celery
Gluten

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Classic Pot Roast make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Classic Pot Roast take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 195 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 235 minutes in total.
Is Classic Pot Roast difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Classic Pot Roast have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 34g, fat: 28g.
Which allergens does Classic Pot Roast contain?
This recipe contains Celery, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Classic Pot Roast belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.
How many ingredients does Classic Pot Roast need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
Is Classic Pot Roast filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Rub the meat all over with salt and black pepper.

Heat the oil in a heavy pot and sear the meat for 4 minutes on each side.

16 min

16:00

Remove the meat, then saute the onions, carrots, and celery for 6 minutes.

6 min

06:00

Add the garlic, tomato paste, and flour, and stir for 2 minutes.

2 min

02:00

Add the beef broth gradually, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Return the meat, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot.

Cover and cook in a 160°C oven for 2 hours.

2 hr

120:00

Add the potatoes and cook for 45 more minutes, until the meat pulls apart into strands.

45 min

45:00

Rest the meat for 15 minutes and serve with the vegetables and sauce.

15 min

15:00

FAQ

How many servings does Classic Pot Roast make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Classic Pot Roast take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 195 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 235 minutes in total.

Is Classic Pot Roast difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Classic Pot Roast have?

Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 34g, fat: 28g.

Which allergens does Classic Pot Roast contain?

This recipe contains Celery, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Classic Pot Roast belong to?

This recipe belongs to American cuisine.

How many ingredients does Classic Pot Roast need?

This recipe needs 14 ingredients.

Is Classic Pot Roast filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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