How to Make My Favorite Pot Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting and satisfying about a good pot roast. The aroma of savory, slow-cooked meat and vegetables fills the house, inviting everyone to the dinner table. It's a dish that brings people together and leaves everyone feeling warm and content. My favorite pot roast recipe is a classic, hearty meal that never fails to impress. Whether it's a weeknight dinner with the family or a special occasion with friends, this dish is always a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (4 pound) beef pot roast
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 large potatoes, quartered
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • ⅓ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook roast in hot oil until browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Mix together brown sugar, salt, mustard, and black pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over roast. Arrange potatoes, carrots, and onion in the Dutch oven around roast. Pour vinegar and water over vegetables.
  • Cover and cook in the preheated oven until roast is hot in the center and just turning from pink to grey, about 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    498 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 962mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 930mg