Classic Tender Beef Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

This dish looks like a rich beef pot roast with carrots and baby potatoes — slow-cooked until tender in a flavorful sauce. Here’s a long, detailed recipe in English you can follow.

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Classic Tender Beef Pot Roast with Carrots & Potatoes

⭐ Description

This hearty beef pot roast is slow-cooked until the meat becomes incredibly tender and juicy. The carrots, baby potatoes, and celery absorb the rich savory sauce, creating a comforting meal perfect for family dinners. The secret is browning the meat first and letting it simmer slowly for deep flavor.

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Ingredients

For the Beef

• 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) beef chuck roast or beef shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Vegetables

• 3 cups baby carrots
• 2 cups baby potatoes (red or yellow)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce/Broth

• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (adds depth)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf

Optional for Thick Gravy

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Step 1: Season the Meat

1. Pat the beef dry using paper towels (helps browning).
2. Season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Rub seasoning all over the meat.

Step 2: Sear the Beef (Very Important)

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef and sear for 4–5 minutes on each side until deeply browned.
3. Remove and set aside.

👉 This step locks in flavor and gives the dish its rich color.

Step 3: Cook the Aromatics

1. In the same pot, add onions and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4: Build the Sauce

1. Pour in beef broth slowly while scraping the bottom of the pot.
2. Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf.
3. Mix well.

Step 5: Slow Cook the Roast

1. Return beef to the pot.
2. Add carrots, potatoes, and celery around the meat.
3. Cover and cook:

✅ Stovetop: Simmer on low heat for 2.5–3 hours

✅ Oven: 160°C / 325°F for 3–4 hours

✅ Slow cooker: Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours

The meat should be fork-tender and fall apart easily.

Step 6: Optional — Make Thick Gravy

1. Remove the beef and vegetables.
2. Mix cornstarch and water.
3. Stir into the hot broth and simmer until thick.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the meat.
• Pair with rice, bread, or mashed potatoes.
• Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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Pro Tips for Best Results

✅ Use chuck roast for the most tender texture.

✅ Low and slow cooking makes the beef melt in your mouth.

✅ Let the roast rest 10 minutes before slicing.

✅ Tastes even better the next day.

If you want, I can also give you:

✅ restaurant-style version

✅ pressure cooker version (fast cooking)

✅ Moroccan-style spiced version

✅ extra juicy gravy secrets

Just tell me