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Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic

A chuck pot roast seasoned with rosemary and garlic and braised until tender. From @NevrEnoughThyme http://www.lanascooking.com/pot-roast-with-rosemary-and-garlic
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Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic – chuck pot roast seasoned with rosemary and garlic and braised until tender.

What can you say about pot roast? Nearly everyone likes it. Especially children. It’s easy, fairly inexpensive and even beginner cooks can be successful with a pot roast. It’s nearly as homey and comforting as meatloaf and takes lots less prep time.

I was stuck in a rut for a long time making pot roasts in the slow cooker with that overly salty onion soup mix. Everyone I knew made roasts that way and I guess I never questioned it very much.

And however great that recipe is, it usually gives you a too tender, overdone roast that is falling apart. Great for hot roast beef sandwiches but not much else.

So, I set out to make a roast that was well-seasoned and would hold together when sliced. And I think I did pretty well!

This roast is braised in beef stock with rosemary and garlic. You can prep it quickly and then put it in the oven and forget it for a while.

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How to Make Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Season the Roast

Prepping ingredients for Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic

Peel the garlic but leave the cloves whole. Generously season both sides of the roast with salt and pepper.

Sear the Roast on All Sides

Brown the chuck roast on all sides

Pour just enough oil into a Dutch oven to cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat. Brown the roast well on both sides. You want to really brown it until it’s a dark brown.

I also hold the roast up and brown the edges as well. I think that this extra step really helps hold in the moisture and it just makes your roast look pretty, too.

Add seasoning and broth to pan with the chuck roast

Remove from the heat. Add the beef stock or broth. If necessary, add enough water to bring the level of liquid halfway up the side of the roast. Add the rosemary and garlic.

Braise in Stock

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Cover tightly and place in the preheated oven. I like to use a piece of foil between the pot and the lid to make for a really tight seal. Keeps all the juices inside and very little evaporates.

Please note my pitiful old Dutch oven above. It’s pathetic, I know. You’d think after all these years of cooking I’d have bought myself a decent Dutch oven, wouldn’t you? Don’t worry. I’ve already mentioned to Santa that I’d like one under the tree this year. Santa usually delivers pretty well around here!

Cook for 1 ½ hours. Remove the roast from the oven and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Rest the Roast and Make Gravy

While the roast is resting, make the gravy.

Making gravy for Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic

Skim off as much fat as possible from the cooking liquid. I like to use a separator cup. You pour in your liquids, wait a few minutes while the fat rises to the top and then pour the de-fatted liquid back into your pot. A really great gadget! I get a lot more fat off by using it than trying to skim.

Place the pot with your de-fatted cooking liquid back over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Dissolve the corn starch in ¼ cup water and stir it into the boiling liquid. If desired, mash the softened, cooked garlic and add to the gravy.

Enjoy!

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A chuck pot roast seasoned with rosemary and garlic and braised until tender. From @NevrEnoughThyme http://www.lanascooking.com/pot-roast-with-rosemary-and-garlic

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Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic

Pot Roast with Rosemary and Garlic

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

A perennial favorite - pot roast. This one is seasoned with garlic and rosemary!

Ingredients

  • 1 center cut chuck roast (or 7-blade roast), about 3 pounds
  • salt and pepper
  • oil
  • 1 quart beef stock or broth
  • 3-4 springs fresh rosemary
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tblsp corn starch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Generously season both sides of the roast with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour just enough oil into a Dutch oven to cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
  4. Brown the roast on both sides. Remove from the heat.
  5. Add the beef stock or broth. If necessary, add enough water to bring the level of liquid halfway up the side of the roast.
  6. Add the rosemary and garlic.
  7. Cover tightly and place in preheated oven. Cook for 1 ½ hours.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  9. To make the gravy – Remove the roast from the pot. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Dissolve corn starch in ¼ cup water and stir into boiling liquid. If desired, mash the softened, cooked garlic and add to the gravy.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 192 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 10mg Sodium: 329mg Carbohydrates: 32g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 1g Protein: 6g
Nutrition information is calculated by Nutritonix and may not always be perfectly accurate. Use your own judgment.
© Lana Stuart
Cuisine: American / Category: Main Dishes

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About Lana Stuart

Lana Stuart is the author, photographer, cook, and occasional traveler at Never Enough Thyme. A former IT professional, she enjoys time in the kitchen and the art studio.

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  1. MomandNana says

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    Please share what kind of Dutch oven Santa leaves for you. Every time I think I’m going to go ahead and splurge on a 5 quart Le Crueset Dutch oven, I go to the store and pick one up and think “I can barely lift this now – fill it with food and there’s no way I can get this in or out of the oven!”

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  2. Steve says

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    Ok, here’s the truth, and I’m seeking your counsel.

    First, my typical roast is a top round. Lean, clean delicious.

    Second, I cook all my beef rare or extra rare… with the exception of Irish Boiled dinner. (Gray corned beef, please!) or my 12-hour home smoked brisket . As a result, I am not a big pot roast fan.

    But this recipie looked so delicious, I had to try. Inevitably, my wife and I were delighted with the flavors of the brine, but absolutely hated the texture and flavor of the beef itself. I cooked mashed potatoes on the side to take full advantage of the brine. Her words: “um, it’s kind of tasty, but the beef is awful. Don’t do this again, ok?” I had to agree.

    If I used a different roast– something fattier, maybe a small bone-in rib roast do you think it may help get me that beefier, more savory flavor? (…if I can actually get over the sacreligious idea of braising a rib roast to well! Aargh!) Also, how would you reccomend I adjust cooking times or temps to simply get a roast that’s able to take on just as much flavor in the brine, but not dead and gray in the center?

    Thanks– again, flavor great; beef…help!

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    • Lana Stuart says

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      Hi Charles – I’ve been thinking about this for several days and I just honestly don’t know what to tell you. This is the way I almost always cook this roast and we thoroughly enjoy it every time. I always make sure to coat the sliced beef well with the pan gravy. I am so sorry it didn’t work out well for you.

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      • Anthony says

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        Hi. I would actually recommend maybe using something less gamey(tough), that has a little more fat. Also I would maybe recommend trying to get a bigger piece of meat to try and keep it a little pinkish. But that may be a little hard to do because of how it cooks. But make sure you sear the meat good to keep the flavors in and maybe try a bigger, thicker meat.

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  3. Joy says

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    As it so happens often with your recipes, I planned to make a pot roast this week and here is your recipe! I think it looks and sounds wonderful. The only thing I will probably add is some good red wine. Not sure if I have ever made a pot roast without it!

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  4. Liz says

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    Thanks so much for the nice pot roast recipe.

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  5. Carla Griffin says

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    Can I have your old Dutch oven after Christmas? I love it!

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  6. Thet says

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    I’ve made this 4 times and we love it! I do add sliced onions and mushrooms. Thank you so much for this recipe. I dream about it sometimes!

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    • Lana Stuart says

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      I’m so glad you like it! It’s one of my favorites, too.

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  7. dj says

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    I’m making this today…but going to add some carmeluzed onions to it. and some small gold potatoes n carrots…mmmm
    sounds delicious..

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    • Lana Stuart says

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      Sounds delicious!

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  8. Ann says

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    Thank you for sharing your pot roast recipe. I showcased your recipe on this week’s Weekend Blog Showcase.

    Ann

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  9. Drea says

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    Thank you, thank you for posting this recipe. I was searching for a non slow-cooker pot roast (which I’ve done) and this was PERFECTION. The only thing I did was add pearl onions that I had blanched to the dutch oven with the garlic and rosemary. Super delicious recipe that will become a staple. My hubby said it was the best he’s ever had!

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  10. Frank A. Fariello, Jr. says

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    This looks wonderful! Nothing like a slowly braised pot roast. The additional of rosemary and garlic makes it very Italian… and I like that!

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    • Lana says

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      Thanks, Frank! That’s one of my favorite combinations, too. BTW – I’m making your ziti this weekend. Very excited to try it!

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  11. hungry dog says

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    Looks awesome. I love pot roast–it’s great homey food that even works for company. hope you get your new Dutch oven for Christmas!

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  12. redkathy says

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    Oh this looks wonderful.

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  13. Cajun Chef Ryan says

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    Oh this pot roast really looks good! Fresh rosemary and garlic are another one of those perfect matches of flavor and texture.

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    • Lana says

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      Aren’t they just the best combination? Especially with beef! You might not believe this, but I remember a prime rib I had over twenty years ago that had a salt-rosemary-garlic crust. It was amazing!

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  14. Neena says

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    Yum!!! this looks wonderful. Makes me want to try out this recipe right away. I know Santa really well, so I will put in a good word for you.

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  15. jenn (Bread + Butter) says

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    No need for the soup mix anymore. This looks great. I can imagine the sammies you can make with this. yum!

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    • Lana says

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      Yep. Saving that soup mix for dip now!

      Reply

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