Tender and juicy, this Dutch oven pot roast transforms an affordable cut of meat into a delicious comfort food dinner. The beef slowly bakes with potatoes and carrots for an easy one pot meal. Your whole family will love this classic Sunday pot roast recipe!
Preparation and Storage Tips
- Prep Ahead and Reheat: If you prepare the roast a day ahead, cover and refrigerate it overnight. The next day, skim off any solidified fat and reheat it gently in a warm oven or over low heat on the stovetop.
- Store leftover pot roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Wrapped tightly, you can freeze leftovers pot roast. The meat will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. I don’t recommend freezing the cooked vegetables or potatoes; however. They tend to have a mushy and watery texture when thawed.
- Omit the potatoes in your pot, and instead serve the finished dish over a plate of mashed potatoes instead.
- Most grocery stores sell boneless chuck roasts that weigh about 3 pounds. Those are perfect for this recipe! I have also used a 4-lb. bone-in chuck roast from a local farm, which requires about the same cooking time as a 3-lb. boneless roast. The bone adds a lot of rich flavor to the juices in the pot, but the bone-in chuck roasts are harder to find in stores. If you use larger boneless roasts (such as 4-5 lbs.), you’ll need to increase the cooking time by about 1 hour.
- I love the added depth of flavor that you get from the red wine; however, you can substitute with additional beef broth or beef stock in lieu of the red wine.
- Make a gravy using the drippings from the pot. To do so, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. While continually whisking, gradually add 1 – 1 ½ cups of strained juices/drippings from the pot until the gravy reaches the desired consistency. Continue whisking while the gravy bubbles and cooks for 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
The Best Dutch Oven to Use for Pot Roast
We rounded up the best Dutch ovens you can buy, including 3 (yes, 3!) that I personally own and love! It was difficult to choose my favorite, but the Staub Cast Iron Dutch Oven (5.5 quarts) earned the top spot. You can buy it on Amazon for $311.50 or at Walmart for $379.95. That said, the Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Dutch oven was a close second that’s just a little bit larger (7.5 quarts). It’s available on Amazon for $459.95.
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients that you need for a juicy pot roast in the oven. As always, specific measurements and step-by-step cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe box at the bottom of the post.
- Boneless beef chuck roast: a 3-pound roast is the perfect piece of meat here, but you can use a different beef roast instead, such as a brisket or a round roast.
- All-purpose flour: to dredge the meat, which helps it brown and develop a nice crust when seared. The flour also adds body to the finished sauce.
- Butter and olive oil: for searing the meat.
- Onions, carrots, celery, and garlic: fresh veggies that add a lot of savory flavor to the pot.
- Beef broth: the liquid that braises the meat and veggies and keeps everything really moist.
- Red wine: adds more depth of flavor to the pot roast. For an alcohol-free meal, substitute additional beef broth for the red wine. You might also like to add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or balsamic vinegar.
- Thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves: for even more flavor! Fresh herbs are always my preference, but you can use dried herbs in a pinch.
- Russet potatoes: wait to stir them into the pot towards the end of the cooking time so that they don’t get too mushy. You can substitute with Yukon gold potatoes, if you like. If using the gold potatoes, there’s no need to peel them before adding them to the pot.
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper: to enhance the other flavors in the dish.
How to make Pot roast in a Dutch oven | Staub VS Le Creuset
FAQ
Can you roast in a Le Creuset?
Can you cook anything in a Le Creuset Dutch oven?
What temp can Le Creuset handle?
How do you cook a roast in a Le Creuset oven?
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a large Le Creuset dutch oven. Brown roast on each side, adding salt and pepper. Pour liquids over roast and add the vegetables. Cover and roast for 3-4 hours. Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete.
Does Le Creuset have a roaster?
Roasting is a slow-cooking process, using indirect, diffused heat to cook its ingredients, and it is great for preparing chicken, pork, some cuts of beef, as well as fish and vegetables. Le Creuset offers a number of roasting essentials, ranging from our Rectangular Roaster and Covered Casseroles, simplifying this age-old cooking technique.
Are Le Creuset ® Dutch ovens good for a one pot dinner?
Le Creuset ® Dutch ovens are investments but along with their can’t-be-beat cook, they are awesome for flavorful, juicy one-pot meals. Here are a few more one pot dinner ideas to cook and serve direct from your Dutch oven. As I mentioned, Le Creuset ® Dutch ovens are incredible lifetime, generational pieces.
What makes a good Le Creuset roasting pan?
Le Creuset roasting pans come in several different sizes and materials, such as our enameled cast iron Signature Roaster and Signature Stainless Steel. Regardless of the material, however, a common characteristic of a good roasting pan is that it has low sides and a shallow wide base.