Ree Drummond's Perfect Pot Roast: Get the Recipe!

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: lean beef cuts

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean beef cuts are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: instant mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while instant mashed potatoes save time and money.

Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and pepper.

Remove the roast from the pan after searing.

Add red wine to the pan.

Add chopped onions and chunks of carrots to the pan.

Return the seared roast back into the pot.

Cover and place in the oven for 4 to 4.5 hours until it falls apart.

If the roast is tough, it means it hasn't cooked long enough.

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