Simple Pot Roast Recipe

Winter is right around the corner! During the cooler months I love hearty comfort foods. This Simple Pot Roast Recipe is exactly that! It’s perfect for Sunday Dinner or a special occasion. It’s been a family favorite of ours for years. My aunt in Chicago taught me how to make it, and I love making it for my family.

 Here’s what you need:

1 Boneless Chuck Roast

1 large red onion chopped

5 yellow potatoes chopped

6 carrots peeled and chopped

1 cup of frozen peas

6 garlic cloves

Few sprigs of fresh thyme

Fresh rosemary

1 tblspn Chicken Flavor Bullion

1 tblspn Worcestershire Sauce

4 cups of water

salt & pepper

1/4 cup of bread crumbs

Oil for browning roast

To prepare the roast I make 6 deep slices in the meat and place one garlic clove in each. Season with salt and pepper, then rub the bread crumbs over the roast.

In a dutch oven over medium high heat add enough oil (I use olive oil) to cover the bottom lightly. When hot, brown the roast on each side for about five minutes. Set aside.

In the same pot, cook the onions until translucent. Add the water, chicken flavor bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme. Bring to a boil and stir. Once boiling add the roast back to the pot and turn the heat low to bring to a simmer. Cook on low heat for about a hour. After a hour add the potatoes and carrots. Continue to cook on low until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about another hour. Add the cup of frozen peas at the end and cook for about 15 minutes covered. Once done, remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs and serve with a little extra fresh thyme on top.

Enjoy!

BMWK, Are you going to try my Simple Pot Roast Recipe? What’s your favorite Winter comfort food?