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Apple Cider Pot Roast Recipe – Easy Fall Comfort Food Classic

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A hearty and flavorful pot roast simmered in apple cider with tender beef, earthy vegetables, and fragrant herbs—perfect for cozy fall dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 yellow onions, sliced thick
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 lb baby potatoes or russet potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Generously season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4–5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add sliced onions to the Dutch oven and sauté for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1 cup of apple cider and deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in beef broth, rosemary, and thyme. Return the seared beef to the pot.
  7. Arrange carrots and potatoes around the roast. Pour in the remaining apple cider.
  8. Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the oven. Cook for 3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the liquid hasn’t evaporated. Add more broth if needed.
  9. Optional: Remove the roast and vegetables after cooking. Whisk 1–2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch into the liquid and simmer over medium heat until thickened.
  10. Slice the roast and serve with the vegetables. Spoon the sauce over everything for extra flavor.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, skip the flour or use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Monitor liquid levels during cooking and add more broth if needed.

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Keywords: pot roast, apple cider, fall recipe, comfort food, beef recipe, slow cooking, autumn dinner

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