Pot Roast: The Comforting, Hearty Recipe Your Family Will Love

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F. Generously season the beef with salt and pepper.

Step 2
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on each side for about 4 minutes. Add the onions around the beef.

Step 3
Pour the broth and wine into the Dutch oven.

Step 4
Add the minced garlic.

Step 5
Stir in the rosemary and thyme.

Step 6
Place the bay leaves in the pot.

Step 7
Bring the liquid to a boil, then turn off the heat. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 2 hours.

Step 8
After 2 hours, remove the pot from the oven and add the potatoes, carrots, and celery.

Step 9
Return the pot to the oven and cook for another 2 hours, or until the beef and potatoes are tender. Remove and discard the bay leaves.

Step 10
Transfer the roast and vegetables to a serving plate and let them rest. To make the gravy, whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Bring the cooking juices in the Dutch oven to a boil, then gradually whisk in the slurry until thickened.

Step 11
Slice the pot roast and serve it with the vegetables and gravy. Enjoy!