Simple Beef Pot Roast

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Heat vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Sear the chuck roast in the hot oil until deeply browned on all sides, creating a rich crust. Transfer the browned roast to a plate. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until the vegetables begin to soften and release their juices. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Stir in the butter and continue cooking until the onions are translucent and fragrant. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the dried rosemary over the vegetables, then return the seared chuck roast to the pot, nestling it among the vegetables. Cover the pot tightly with a lid. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 hrs Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the chuck roast is fork-tender and easily pulls apart. (150-180 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the pot from the oven. Taste the vegetables and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed. (5 minutes)