Sunday Pot Roast

There’s nothing quite like a slow-cooked pot roast to bring warmth and comfort to the table. This oven-braised version is rich, hearty, and flavorful—perfect for a lazy Sunday or a special family dinner. With tender chunks of beef, perfectly cooked vegetables, and a savory homemade gravy, it’s a one-pot wonder that’ll have everyone returning for seconds.

You’ll need:

3–4 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
2–3 Tbsp. Montreal Steak Seasoning
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, halved and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. Kosher salt
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
½ cup red cooking wine
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
6–8 small Yukon Gold potatoes, whole or halved if large
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

To make:

Preheat your oven to 300°F. Pat the roast dry with paper towels, then season generously on all sides with Montreal Steak Seasoning.

In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned—this adds flavor. Once seared, remove the meat and set it aside on a plate.

Add the chopped onion to the pot along with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 7–8 minutes, then stir in garlic, thyme, and the bay leaf. Cook for 1 minute more.

Pour in the red wine and scrape up all the delicious brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Return the roast and any juices to the pot. Add the beef broth, then nestle in your farm-fresh celery, carrots, and potatoes around the meat.

Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 2 to 2½ hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.

Remove the roast and vegetables to a platter and keep warm. Discard the bay leaf and skim off any excess fat from the pot. Bring the remaining liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

Whisk a few spoonfuls of the hot liquid in a small bowl with the flour until smooth. Slowly whisk that back into the pot, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your liking.

Slice the roast, plate it with tender veggies, and ladle over the rich, homemade gravy. Serve with warm bread to soak up every last drop—or just a fork, because honestly, it’s that good.