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Best Red Wine Pot Roast

A rich and tender slow-cooked beef roast braised in red wine with vegetables and herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roast
  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups red wine dry
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 carrots cut into chunks
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear in hot oil until browned on all sides.
  3. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
  4. Add tomato paste, wine, and broth.
  5. Return roast and herbs to pot.
  6. Cover and cook at 325°F for 2 hours.
  7. Add vegetables and cook until tender.
  8. Serve with gravy.

Notes

For best flavor, make a day ahead and reheat.