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Tender Pot Roast with Balsamic and Rosemary

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A slow-cooked pot roast infused with tangy balsamic vinegar and fragrant rosemary, delivering tender, juicy meat perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 cups red potato chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  4. Sear the roast for 4-5 minutes per side until a deep, golden-brown crust forms.
  5. Remove the roast and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  6. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until aromatic.
  7. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and let it bubble and reduce slightly.
  8. Return the roast to the pot and nestle it among the veggies. Pour beef broth over everything and add fresh rosemary sprigs. Add potatoes if using.
  9. Cover the pot with a tight lid and transfer to the oven. Roast for 3 to 3 ½ hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
  10. Check halfway through cooking to baste the roast with pan juices and turn veggies if needed.
  11. Once done, remove the pot from oven and let the roast rest in the juices for 15 minutes before slicing.
  12. Serve warm with the tender veggies and spoon over the pan sauce.

Notes

If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer uncovered on stove to thicken. Use a meat thermometer aiming for 195°F internal temperature for perfect tenderness. Let roast rest 15 minutes before slicing to lock in moisture. For gluten-free, sprinkle almond flour instead of flour coatings before searing. Slow cooker option: after searing and sautéing, transfer to slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours.

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Keywords: pot roast, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, slow cooked, beef chuck roast, comfort food, family dinner, easy pot roast

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