Perfect Pot Roast

The original recipe for this pot roast called it “perfect”. I was thinking well maybe it’s really just almost-perfect, but no, it is the perfect pot roast. Simple and unbelievably flavorful thanks to the Merlot and the spices. And oh-so-tender. It is the pot roast that dreams are made of.

Perfect Pot Roast

I love this piled high on a big ole loaf of French bread. Almost like a French dip, but oh so much better. I follow a recipe I made after visiting the Hobnob Corner Restaurant in Nashville, Indiana. The sandwich is topped with a horseradish sauce and caramelized onions. It’s really good and I highly recommend it.

Perfect Pot Roast
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Perfect Pot Roast

The original recipe for this pot roast called it “perfect”. I was thinking well maybe it’s really just almost-perfect, but no, it is the perfect pot roast.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword pot roast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 377kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Generously sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper on all side.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Add the onions and brown on all sides. Remove.
  • Add the carrots and cooking until just getting some color. Remove.
  • Add the remaining oil and once it is hot, add the meat. Brown the meat on all sides. Remove.
  • Add the wine and scrape the bottom of the pot, getting all of the flavor pieces unstuck.
  • Add the meat back into the pot. Add enough beef broth to cover the meat about halfway up the sides.
  • Add the onions and carrots. Sprinkle with the spices.
  • Cover and place in the oven for 3-4 hours until the meat begins to fall apart.
  • Remove and let rest 10-15 minutes before carving (or shredding).

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 561mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9522IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.