One bite of my fall-apart tender Dutch Oven Pot Roast and you will be hooked. You’ll want to make this easy roast beef recipe all of the time! This is a family-friendly, shred-with-a-fork, delicious Dutch Oven recipe. Soft carrots, onions, and a delectable beef gravy cook all in a dutch oven with the most beautiful, budget-friendly cut of beef. Try it—I know you will love it!
Pot Roast in the Dutch Oven
By far, this oven-roast pot roast recipe is one of my family’s favorites. It’s a gorgeous pot roast that packs so much flavor into every bite. And, it’s fall-apart tender: you can shred it using a fork! This is why this is the absolute best pot roast recipe:
It’s so easy. This simple pot roast recipe is so simple to prep. Just a few easy steps, and then you set it and forget it until it’s ready to enjoy. It is truly one of those recipes you can’t possibly mess up. It’s budget-friendly. We use a budget-friendly cut of beef and common ingredients.It’s truly delicious. My Dutch Oven roast is fall-apart tender and unbelievably flavorful.
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Dutch Oven Pot Roast Ingredients
Chuck roast, rump roast, or eye round roastSliced onionOlive oilGarlic powderCarrots or baby carrotsBeef stock or chicken stockRed wineFresh or dried rosemarySalt and pepper
How to Cook Pot Roast in a Dutch Oven
Dutch Oven Pot Roast Recipe Tips
At 350°F, cook your roast for 1 hour per pound of beef. However, if you want, you can cook your roast for longer to develop the flavors even further and make it even more tender. I like it to fall apart so we cook our 3 lb. roast for 4 hours or until the beef is well done. Sear your beef first over high heat so it browns on both sides. This guarantees a juicy pot roast with so much flavor!Always follow my Pot Roast Temperature Chart.
Pot Roast Recipe Substitutions
I use red wine with this recipe, but if you don’t have any on hand or would prefer, you can also use extra beef stock or red wine vinegar in place of wine. If you’re out of beef stock, the chicken stock also works for making this Dutch Oven pot roast.
What is a Dutch Oven?
A Dutch Oven is a heavy cooking pot with a lid that can be used on the stovetop and in the oven. You can easily transfer it between the oven and the stove, making it perfect for cooking one-pot meals like this tender chuck roast recipe.Many Dutch Ovens are made with coated cast iron and are ideal for slow cooking and braising. We use ours constantly to make pot roast, beef tips, stew, and more.
How to Make Pot Roast Gravy
While the roast is resting, you can prepare the beef gravy from drippings using the following instructions:
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