Sunday Pot Roast

VT-19 Sunday Pot Roast
Slow-simmered family ration • Tender, rich, memory-coded
6 servings Prep: 20 min Total: 3 hr
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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