10+ Pot Roast Recipes

While beef chuck might not be the fanciest of cuts, it is very versatile, and with a little TLC, can be transformed into a tender, flavorful meal.

Whether you’re after a traditional pot roast or something slightly more adventurous, check out 10 of our favorite pot roast recipes that turn a simple cut of beef into something un-fork-edibly tender and absolutely delicious.

multicooker pot roast

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Multicooker Pot Roast

No time for a slow roast? No problem! Electric pressure cookers make it possible to have a hearty meal in under an hour and a half. Cornstarch thickens the gravy, making it gluten-free, too.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped

  • 1 cup beef stock

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 10 new potatoes, halved

  • 2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Set multicooker for saute.

  2. Add oil to the pot. Salt and pepper the roast and place in the pot. Brown roast on both sides, then transfer to a plate. To the pot, add onion and stir. Add the stock, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf, then return the roast to the pot. Lock and select high pressure (or stew) for 40 minutes.

  3. After 40 minutes, turn off the pot and let release naturally for 10 minutes. Remove the roast and put it on a plate. Add potatoes and carrots to the pot at high pressure (or steam) for six minutes. Then use quick release.

  4. Transfer the vegetables to platter. Strain the liquids in the pot and remove any excess fat on the surface, if needed. Take out a half cup or so of the beef liquids and let cool slightly, then whisk in the arrowroot. When smooth, stir into the hot liquids in the pot and set to saute. Stir constantly until the juices are thickened. Taste for salt and if needed, season with salt and pepper.

  5. Serve gravy over pot roast and vegetables.

Recipe and photo adapted from Co+op

classic pot roast recipes

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Classic Pot Roast

At some point in your life, you’ve likely enjoyed some iteration of a classic pot roast. And if you haven’t, give this one from RecipeTin Eats a try!

Featuring beef, carrots, onions, and potatoes, nothing is as warm and cozy on a cold night than a slow-cooked pot roast.

Better yet, the whole meal is cooked together, so there’s no need for any extra sides (or prep) unless of course, you want some crusty bread for soaking up that delicious broth!

Find the full recipe at RecipeTin Eats

 
texas chili pot roast recipe

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Chili Con Carne

Also known as Texas Beef Chili, you can think of chili con carne as a sort of beef stew meets beef chili.

Featuring a spicy, smoky sauce and tender pieces of beef chuck, this stew features lager beer to help break down the meat and make it extra tender.

Serve your chili con carne with plenty of fresh chopped cilantro and lots of grated cheese.

Find the full recipe at Once Upon a Chef

 

Birria

Though Birria is traditionally made with goat or sheep, in this recipe, chuck roast is transformed into tender, deeply flavored meat that’s perfect for tacos or cheesy birria quesadillas.

To create all the flavor for your birria, you’ll have to make a homemade adobo sauce consisting of a variety of dried chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, ACV, and some common Mexican spices.

The adobo sauce acts as a marinade for the beef!

Serve your beef birria with your favorite toppings and warm corn tortillas.

Find the full recipe at Gimme Some Oven

 
oven-braised beef stew recipe

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Oven-Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Garlic

Sometimes less is more. And this recipe shouts that mantra.

Calling for just beef chuck, a 28-oz can of whole tomatoes, and a head of garlic, this oven-braised beef requires little prep but results in a deliciously tender dinner.

Serve your oven-braised beef over polenta, orzo, or mashed potatoes.

Find the full recipe at Smitten Kitchen

 
vegetable beef soup

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Vegetable Beef Soup

Packed with veggies and a beefy broth, this soup from Spend with Pennies is an alternative way to enjoy beef chuck if you’re not a fan of traditional pot roast recipes.

Beef is batch seared before being combined with onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, and a variety of veggies.

Serve your veggie beef soup with a side of bread and an extra crack of salt and pepper.

Find the full recipe at Spend With Pennies

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