The Secret to the Juiciest Pot Roast Ever (Melt-in-Your-Mouth Good!)

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 chuck beef in a skillet with vegetable oil until browned on all sides.

Add minced garlic, sliced onion, and chunks of carrots to the skillet and sauté briefly.

Transfer the beef and vegetables to a roasting pan.

Pour in red wine and beef broth, then add tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.

Cover the pan and cook slowly in the oven until the beef is tender.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the gravy to thicken if desired.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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