Sunday Pot Roast
VT-19
Sunday Pot Roast
Slow-simmered family ration • Tender, rich, memory-coded
Ingredients
Core
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
- Baby potatoes
- Carrots, chunked
- Onion, sliced
- Garlic, smashed
Liquids
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Thyme
- Bay leaf
Instructions
Sear
- Season roast generously.
- Sear all sides in a heavy pot until deeply browned.
Build
- Add vegetables, garlic, broth, Worcestershire, and herbs.
Simmer
- Cover and cook on low heat (or 300°F oven) for 2.5–3 hours.
Serve
- Slice or shred meat.
- Spoon vegetables and broth over top.
Overseer’s Notes
- This is a “house smells like food” recipe.
- Better the next day.
- Serve straight from the pot.
Pairings
- Mashed potatoes
- Dinner rolls
- Green beans
Timeline (≈ 3 hr total)
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 2 hr 40 min