Pot Roast Made Simple Recipe

Name: Pot Roast Made Simple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 lbs chuck roast (bone in or boneless); 3 (16 ounce) packages baby carrots; 3 yellow onions, cut in chunks (1/8ths); 4 stalks celery, cut in 1/2 inch pieces; 6 -8 peeled russet potatoes, cut in quarters lengthwise; 1 tablespoon salt (can be reduced or omitted); 2 teaspoons black pepper (can be reduced or omitted); 2 cups Catalina dressing; 2 cups red wine (burgandy or merlot work well); 12 ounces beer; 2 cups water; 4 tablespoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

3 -5 lbs chuck roast (bone in or boneless)
3 (16 ounce) packages baby carrots
3 yellow onions, cut in chunks (1/8ths)
4 stalks celery, cut in 1/2 inch pieces
6 -8 peeled russet potatoes, cut in quarters lengthwise
1 tablespoon salt (can be reduced or omitted)
2 teaspoons black pepper (can be reduced or omitted)
2 cups Catalina dressing
2 cups red wine (burgandy or merlot work well)
12 ounces beer
2 cups water
4 tablespoons cornstarch

1
Place meat and all vegetables in roasting pan with tight sealing lid.
2
Mix together Catalina dressing, wine, and beer and pour over meat and vegetables.
3
Salt and Pepper to taste (more salt or pepper may be added as roast is cooked).
4
Place lid on tightly and cook at 375 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours depending on amt.
5
of meat.
6
Roast is done when meat pulls apart easily.
7
More water may be added if needed to maintain gravy consistency in pot.
8
When done remove meat and vegetables to serving platter and dish and place roasting pan on stove over medium heat.
9
Add water/ cornstarch slurry to make gravy out of pot liquor.

250

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 -5 lbs chuck roast (bone in or boneless), 3 (16 ounce) packages baby carrots, 3 yellow onions, cut in chunks (1/8ths), 4 stalks celery, cut in 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Pot Roast Made Simple 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!

Pot Roast Made Simple

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Variations & substitutions

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