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Classic Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables

Classic Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables delivers tender, slow-cooked beef surrounded by soft potatoes, sweet onions, carrots, and celery. Gentle seasoning lets the meaty richness shine, while a stovetop pan gravy brings everything together with a silky finish. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a comforting Sunday meal when you want something hearty and nostalgic.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook3 hrs 5 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Classic Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables
  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Set the roast in a large baking pan; place the potatoes, onion, carrots, and celery around the roast.

  3. 3

    Pour 3 cups water into the baking pan. Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Cover the pan with aluminum foil.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until the roast is browned and fork tender, 3 to 4 hours.

  5. 5

    Move the roast to an oven-safe platter. Lift out the vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange them around the roast.

  6. 6

    Lower the oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Put the platter with the roast and vegetables in the oven to keep warm.

  7. 7

    Pour the remaining pan juices into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; pour into the boiling pan juices. Reduce the heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy is thick, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the browning sauce.