Root Vegetable Braised Beef and Pork
A deeply flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender beef and pork slow-cooked with earthy carrots, parsnips, and thyme for a comforting dinner. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 125 minutes pairs beef chuck, pork shoulder, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 1 medium potato
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cubes with salt and pepper, then add half the meat and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned; set aside. Repeat with remaining meat.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the Dutch oven, then add 1 large chopped yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Return all seared meat to the pot, then add 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 peeled and chopped carrots, 2 peeled and chopped parsnips, 1 peeled and chopped medium potato, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water if liquid reduces too much.
- Step 5: Discard the bay leaf, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Root Vegetable Braised Beef and Pork take to make?
Total time is about 125 minutes (20 min prep + 105 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Root Vegetable Braised Beef and Pork?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Root Vegetable Braised Beef and Pork?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Root Vegetable Braised Beef and Pork for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Root Vegetable Braised Beef and Pork?
American one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
I've tried many one pot recipes and this is hands down the best.
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
