The Perfect Pot Roast Recipe (Step-by-Step) | HowToCook.Recipes

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.

Start by heating oil in a large skillet pan on medium-high heat.

While oil is heating, season the chuck roast with a liberal amount of salt and pepper.

Sear the roast on all sides until well browned (about 5 minutes per side).

Once seared, place the roast into your slow cooker (dutch oven).

Add in the onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, balsamic, mustard, brown sugar, Cabernet, thyme, and bouillon.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add in the stock and stir.

Cook on low setting and simmer for 8 hours or until meat is tender and falling apart and the vegetables are soft.

Slice meat and garnish with fresh parsley.

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