Simple Beef Pot Roast

This easy pot roast recipe from Chef John is hearty and satisfying. The soft vegetables combine with the meat's juices to create a delicious sauce!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 507 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 0.25 cup butter
• 3.5 pounds beef chuck pot roast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil into a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and black pepper, then cook in hot oil until brown on both sides; transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Add carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Cook and stir until vegetables start to release their juices, scraping any brown flavor bits off the bottom of the pot, about 3 minutes. Add butter, and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in rosemary; return roast to the pot and cover.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven until the chuck roast is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Season vegetables with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.