Description
Indulge in a comforting pot roast with onion soup mix that transforms your kitchen into a haven of savory aromas. This easy-to-make dish features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich gravy, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a hearty meal that warms the soul and leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 packet onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
- 4 medium carrots, cut into large chunks
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop carrots and quarter potatoes. Set aside.
- Sear the meat: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear each side until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Add soup mix & broth: Sprinkle onion soup mix over the beef and pour in beef broth until it covers half of the roast.
- Layer veggies: Place carrots and potatoes around the beef in the pot.
- Cook low & slow: Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low; simmer for 3-4 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve & enjoy: Let rest for a few minutes before slicing the beef, then serve with gravy and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg