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

Pot roast is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special weekend meal. The combination of tender meat, savory vegetables, and rich gravy is sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, pot roast is a versatile dish that can easily be adapted to suit your taste preferences.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef pot roast, fat trimmed and discarded
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 6 pieces
  • 1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 ½ cups water, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon browning sauce (such as Gravy Master®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Place roast in a large baking pan; arrange potatoes, onion, carrots, and celery around roast.
  • Pour 3 cups water into the baking pan. Season roast with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until roast is browned and cooked through, about 3 hours.
  • Transfer roast to an oven-safe platter. Remove vegetables using a slotted spoon and arrange them around roast.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Place the platter with roast and vegetables in the oven to keep warm.
  • Pour remaining pan juices into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; pour into boiling pan juices. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until gravy is thick, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in browning sauce.
  • Nutrition

    508 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1141mg

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