Smith Family Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A hearty, slow-cooked beef roast infused with herbs and roasted root vegetables. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 205 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 roast
• 4 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 4 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks parsnips
• 2 large, halved yellow onions
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 6, peeled garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the roast on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add carrots, parsnips, and onions to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until edges start to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Return the roast to the pot. Add rosemary, garlic, and 1 cup beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Step 5: Cover tightly with a lid and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
6. Step 6: Remove the roast and vegetables. Strain the pan juices into a bowl, discarding solids. Skim excess fat from the surface.
7. Step 7: Whisk 2 tbsp all-purpose flour into the reserved pan juices until smooth. Return to the stove over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and glossy, about 3 minutes.