Description
A tender, melt-in-your-mouth slow-braised beef roast simmered in a rich, savory gravy with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and red wine the ultimate comfort meal for family dinners.
Ingredients
3–4 lb (1.5–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, cut into chunks
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
5. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Pour in red wine (if using), scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan.
8. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
9. Return the roast to the pot, ensuring it’s mostly submerged in liquid.
10. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 to 3½ hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
11. Remove the beef and discard herbs and bay leaves.
12. (Optional) For thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, add to the pot, and simmer until thickened.
13. Slice or shred the roast, spoon over the rich gravy, garnish with parsley, and serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For extra depth, use a mix of beef broth and red wine — or replace wine with additional broth.
The roast can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
Leftovers make excellent sandwiches or can be served over buttered noodles.
For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: slow braised beef roast, pot roast, comfort food, Dutch oven beef, slow cooked dinner