Beef Pot Roast
Make chuck roast in the oven with this easy, one-pot recipe for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that cooks for 2 hours until fork-tender.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, then sear meat in the center of the pan for 4 minutes. Turn meat over with tongs; sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove meat from the pot.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Arrange onion, garlic, and 1 bay leaf in the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return meat to the pan, place remaining bay leaf on top of meat, and cover.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue cooking until tender, about 1 ยฝ hours more. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer roast to a platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and top with gravy.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)