Best Pot Roast Recipe with Potatoes and Carrots

How to Make the Best Pot Roast

Step 1: Season the Roast

Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, and thyme.

Step 2: Sear the Beef

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned.

Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables

Add the potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and garlic to the roasting pan.

Step 4: Add the Roast

Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables.

Step 5: Make the Cooking Liquid

Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Pour around the roast.

Step 6: Slow Cook Until Tender

Cover tightly with foil or a lid and bake at 325°F for 3 1/2 to 4 hours until the beef becomes fork tender.

Step 7: Serve

Slice or shred the roast and serve with the vegetables and rich pan gravy.

Tips for the Best Pot Roast

• Chuck roast gives the most tender texture.
• Searing the meat builds deeper flavor.
• Cook low and slow for juicy beef.
• Let the roast rest before slicing.
• Spoon extra gravy over the potatoes before serving.

Delicious Variations

Garlic Herb Pot Roast

Add fresh rosemary and thyme for even more flavor.

Mushroom Pot Roast

Add mushrooms during the final hour of cooking.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours in a crockpot.