Description
A delicious Christmas pot roast with unforgettable flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
- Return the beef to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven.
- Roast for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the beef overnight.
- Substitute red wine with extra beef broth if preferred.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Christmas pot roast, holiday dinner, beef roast, festive meal