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    Pot Roast Recipes

    Published: Jan 25, 2023 Modified: Jan 25, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Your new favorite recipe for roast beef is waiting for you on this list of the Best Pot Roast Recipes! All of my recipes for pot roast take 15 minutes or less for prep and use simple pantry staple ingredients.

    Find recipes for how to make pot roast in the slow cooker, in the oven, and in the pressure cooker!

    beef chuck roast on a white plate with herbs and carrots
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    • Beef Pot Roast Temps
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    Pot Roast Recipe

    My family and I love pot roast. It is a common choice for dinner in my household and frequently requested, especially during the colder months! I love making pot roast on busy days, knowing I can set it to cook at the start of the day and come home to an incredibly flavorful dinner with minimum effort.

    There are so many ways to make pot roast. I want to share my favorite methods with you, from slow cooker roast beef to pressure cooker pot roast and classic oven baked roasts. Every recipe has its own tips and tricks, but what each of my best pot roast recipes has in common is how easy they are to make and how little prep they require.

    I know you're going to find a new favorite pot roast recipe on this list. Let me know your favorite in the comments below!

    I love an easy recipe for pot roast. This is the best one I have found online. Thank you!

    Janice on Pinterest
    slow cooker pot roast with red wine in crockpot
    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Best Pot Roast Recipes

    Dutch Oven Pot Roast
    Learn how to make an incredible Dutch Oven Pot Roast with just 10 minutes of prep! Dutch Oven Pot Roast is easy to make and deeply flavorful.
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    Close up of Dutch Oven Pot Roast with a sprig of rosemary on top and mashed potatoes underneath
    Instant Pot Roast Beef
    Instant Pot Pot Roast is as simple as pot roasts get, and so delicious! This easy pot roast beef recipe is fall-apart tender and ready in just over an hour.
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    instant pot pot roast on a white plate covered with gravy and next to carrots and potatoes
    Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe
    My Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe is a slow cooker pot roast with so much to bring to the table! It is packed with flavor and easy to make in your crockpot with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep.
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    mississippi pot roas with a fork on a white plate
    Beef Chuck Roast
    My Oven Baked Chuck Roast recipe is one of my most popular pot roast recipes for a reason. This deeply flavorful roast beef recipe is easy to make even for total beginners to making pot roast, and is truly a classic in every way.
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    Beef chuck roast with potatoes and carrots
    Slow Cooker Roast Beef
    Learn how to make slow cooker roast beef with potatoes and carrots that is tender enough to shred with a fork and so yummy! This is a complete dinner you can make with just 15 minutes of prep.
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    Slow cooker chuck roast in the crockpot with potatoes and carrots
    Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
    Slow Cooker Beef Brisket is fall-apart tender and easy to make with just 5 minutes of prep! Set it in the morning and by dinner it's ready.
    get the recipe
    slices of slow cooker beef brisket on a white plate
    Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
    My easy Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is a must-try for everyone who loves a good pot roast! This delicious Mississippi roast pairs with pepperoncini peppers and a flavorful blend of seasonings for a uniquely delicious dish you will love.
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    white plate of mississippi roast with au jus in a white bowl
    Eye of Round Roast
    Our tender Eye of Round Roast recipe is a budget-friendly solution to the holidays, complete with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and corn!
    get the recipe
    eye round roast sliced

    Pot Roast Recipe FAQs

    What is the most tender roast for pot roast?

    The most tender roast for pot roast is a beef chuck roast. When cooked low and slow, the chuck roast becomes fall-apart tender and easy to shred with a fork. Other cuts, like brisket, top round, and bottom round roasts may be used, but are more appropriate for slicing than shredding and are not as tender as chuck roast as a result.

    Does pot roast get more tender the longer it cooks?

    The longer you cook a pot roast, the more tender it will become. If you have the option to roast your beef for longer, you should for a more tender roast! Timing varies from recipe to recipe, but at 350˚F, 5 to 6 hours of roasting in the oven will generally give you the most tender roast.

    How do you keep pot roast moist and tender?

    To keep the pot roast moist and tender, cook it at low heat over several hours in a liquid. The longer you cook the roast, the more tender it will be.

    Should the pot roast be submerged in liquid?

    The pot roast does not need to be fully submerged in liquid. There should always be liquid present in a pot roast recipe, but the level of liquid used in cooking a pot roast varies from recipe to recipe.

    How do you make pot roast taste better?

    To make pot roast taste the best it can be, season it generously. Using fresh herbs will heighten the flavor of your roast, although dried herbs can also be used. The braising or simmering liquid used should be flavorful on its own; beef stock and red wine are common and tasty choices.
    I also like to use my roast beef seasoning. For the best taste, let your roast cook long enough to become fork-tender.

    Beef Pot Roast Temps

    Check the beef internal temp using a meat thermometer and our beef temperature chart for best results.

    Beef DonenessInternal Temperature
    Rare beef temp125°F - bright red in the middle
    Medium-rare roast135°F - warm red in the middle with slight pink around the edges
    Medium roast145°F - warm pink throughout
    Medium-well roast150°F - slightly pink at the center
    Well-done roast160°F -fall-apart shredded beef

    Try serving these easy side dishes with pot roast, along with au jus gravy and horseradish sauce.

    Best Roast Beef Recipes

    • Smoked Prime Rib
    • Air Fryer Prime Rib
    • Brisket Recipe
    • Smoked Prime Rib
    • Birria Recipe
    • Smoked Chuck Roast

    Try more of my best roast beef recipes, including prime rib!

    What's your favorite recipe for pot roast? Let me know in the comments below! Is there a preparation you'd like for us to try and share with you?

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    Close up of Dutch Oven Pot Roast with a sprig of rosemary on top and mashed potatoes underneath
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    Pot Roast Recipe

    My Best Pot Roast Recipe combines all the flavors you love into one gorgeous, easy-to-make roast beef recipe!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs 30 mins
    Total Time4 hrs 40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beef pot roast, best pot roast recipe, pot roast, pot roast recipes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 536kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven

    Ingredients

    • 3 pound chuck roast rump roast, or eye round roast
    • 1 onion sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder
    • 4 carrots cut longways, or 2 cups of baby carrots
    • 3 cups beef stock or chicken stock
    • 1 cup red wine
    • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or ½ tsp. dried rosemary
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a Dutch Oven greased with olive oil over medium-high on the stove. Add roast and brown on each side, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
      Searing a roast in the dutch oven with olive oil
    • Add onions to the pan and cook for 3 minutes before adding garlic. Stir.
      Garlic and onions cooking in the dutch oven
    • Pour red wine in the pan with the onions and garlic to deglaze it. Use a wooden spoon to gently scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
      Red wine added to onions and garlic in the dutch oven
    • Add in beef stock, carrots, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and stir.
      Carrots added to the dutch oven
    • Place the roast back in the Dutch Oven and submerge it in the liquid.
      Pot roast in dutch oven
    • Roast in the oven for 4 hours or until the beef is tender enough to shred with a fork. Remove when done, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
      Cooked Dutch Oven Pot Roast in the pot
    • Shred the roast with two forks after resting. Serve over mashed potatoes with gravy, and enjoy!
      Shredding Dutch Oven Pot Roast with two forks
    • To make thick beef gravy, place the Dutch Oven back on the stove after removing the cooked pot roast and bring the liquid to a boil. Leave it uncovered and add a mixture of ½ Tbsp. cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. beef stock to the pot and mix it in, then simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
      Thickened beef gravy in the dutch oven

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    Notes

    • At 350°F, cook your roast for 1 hour per pound of beef. However, if you want, you can cook your roast for longer to develop the flavors even further and make it even more tender. We cook our 3 lb. roast for 4 hours.
    • Sear your beef first over high heat so it browns on both sides. This guarantees a juicy pot roast with so much flavor!
    • Use a high quality beef stock and check on the level of liquid in the Dutch Oven every hour. If it reduces too much, add ½ cup of water so it doesn’t dry out.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 979mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    1. Becky says

      October 28, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      Do you cook the vegetables for 4 hours?

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      • Em Beitel says

        November 07, 2022 at 11:08 am

        Hi Becky! Yes, the vegetables cook with the beef!

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