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

There's nothing quite like a slow-cooked pot roast to warm the soul and satisfy the appetite. And when you add a touch of richness and flavor with a red wine marinade, you take the classic pot roast to a whole new level. This recipe for Red Pot Roast is a tried and true favorite, perfect for cozy Sunday dinners or special occasions.

The key to a delicious pot roast is allowing the meat to marinate and tenderize in flavorful ingredients before slow cooking it to perfection. In this rec...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ pounds chuck roast
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 6 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the roast in a roasting pan. Cover with the 2 cups water, ketchup, chili powder, sugar, and salt. Cook 1 hour in the preheated oven.
  • Place the potatoes, onion, and carrots in the roasting pan with the roast and liquid. Continue cooking 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the internal temperature of the meat has reached a minimum of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Remove the roast and vegetables from the pan, and drain the remaining liquid into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and water. Stir into the remaining roast liquid to make gravy.
  • Nutrition

    651 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 1077mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1350mg