3-Hour Tender Chuck Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

Ingredients2 lbs chuck roast4 carrots, peeled and chopped4 potatoes, peeled and diced1 cup mushrooms, sliced2 cups beef broth1 onion, chopped (optional but recommended)3 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp tomato paste (optional for richness)1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp thyme1 tsp rosemarySalt & pepper, to taste👩‍🍳 Instructions1. Prepare and season the meatPat chuck roast dry with paper towels.Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.2. Sear for flavorHeat olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.Add the roast and sear 3–4 minutes per side, until deep brown.Remove and set aside.3. Sauté aromaticsIn the same pot, add onions and mushrooms.Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute to deepen the flavor.4. DeglazePour in 1 cup of the beef broth and scrape up brown bits with a spoon.Add Worcestershire sauce and spices (thyme + rosemary).5. Return the roast & add vegetablesPlace the roast back into the pot.Add carrots and potatoes around it.Pour the remaining beef broth on top.6. Cook until perfectly tenderCover tightly with the lid.Simmer on LOW heat for 3 hours, OR:Oven method: bake at 325°F (165°C) for 3 hours.The roast should be fork-tender and deeply flavorful.7. ServeRemove roast and slice or shred.Spoon rich gravy, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes over the top.🍽️ DescriptionThis chuck roast becomes incredibly tender after a slow 3-hour cook. The beef broth, herbs, veggies, and browned meat create a naturally thick, savory gravy. Carrots and potatoes become buttery soft and infused with flavor. Comfort food at its best!💡 Tips for SuccessBrown the meat well — it deepens the flavor dramatically.Don’t rush the cooking time; 3 hours is key for tenderness.If gravy is thin, simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes after cooking.Add a splash of red wine to the broth for elevated flavor.🔢 Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)Calories: 450Protein: 38gFat: 20gCarbs: 32gFiber: 4gSodium: Depends on broth used🌟 ConclusionThis is the kind of roast that tastes like an old-fashioned Sunday dinner — hearty, warm, and bursting with flavor. Your whole kitchen will smell incredible.⭐ RecommendationServe with:Fresh bread or rollsA green saladSteamed green beansCreamy mashed potatoes (if you want extra indulgence)💚 Embracing Healthful IndulgenceTo lighten the dish slightly:Use low-sodium beef brothSkim excess fat after cookingAdd extra veggies like celery, parsnips, or green peas