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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.

Pour olive oil into a hot skillet.

Add unsalted butter to the skillet.

Sear the beef chuck roast in the skillet for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.

Transfer the seared beef to a Dutch oven or roasting pan.

Sprinkle the dry seasonings (paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, black pepper, parsley, and rosemary) over the beef.

Add minced garlic and finely chopped onion on top of the beef.

Mix cornstarch with a little beef broth to create a slurry and pour it over the beef.

Pour in 3 cups of beef broth over the beef and seasonings.

Cover the pot with a lid or foil and place it in the oven at 325°F for 3 hours.

Do not open the oven during cooking; let it cook undisturbed.

After 3 hours, check the pot roast; it should be tender and easily shreddable.

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