Momosita's Simply the Best Pot Roast Recipe

Name: Momosita's Simply the Best Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef arm roast or 3 lbs chuck roast or 3 lbs blade roast; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; ½ cup flour; 1 (32 ounce) box beef broth; 1 onion, peeled and halved; 2 potatoes, unpeeled, quartered; 4 -8 carrots, peeled, cut into thick slices (can ease this step with baby carrots)

Servings: persons

3 lbs beef arm roast or 3 lbs chuck roast or 3 lbs blade roast
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup flour
1 (32 ounce) box beef broth
1 onion, peeled and halved
2 potatoes, unpeeled, quartered
4 -8 carrots, peeled, cut into thick slices (can ease this step with baby carrots)

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Season one side of roast with salt and pepper and place, that side down, into large frying pan of HOT oil (to sear and brown).
3
OR sear in a dutch oven to save dishes.
4
Season other side while bottom side is browning.
5
When browned, turn over, brown other side.
6
Turn off heat.
7
Add half of brown sugar to top of roast.
8
Press into roast.
9
Flip roast and add remaining sugar to other side, pressing inches.
10
Add flour to medium bowl and whisk in beef broth.
11
Whisk in chicken base, horseradish and mustard.
12
Place roast in large deep casserole dish with lid (OR keep in the dutch oven), pour in beef broth mixture so it reaches halfway up the roast.
13
You don't want to drown the meat in liquid.
14
Add the vegetables around and under roast, making sure the lower part of the meat is still submerged in the liquid.
15
Add liquid if necessary.
16
Cover and bake in 300F oven for 3 hours, turning meat over halfway through.

1096

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef arm roast or 3 lbs chuck roast or 3 lbs blade roast, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Momosita's Simply the Best Pot Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Momosita's Simply the Best Pot Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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