Easy Dutch Oven Pot Roast (Foolproof, Fall-Apart Tender)

Name: Easy Dutch Oven Pot Roast (Foolproof, Fall-Apart Tender)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h 40 min
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 to 3 pound beef chuck roast (cut in half against the grain); Kosher salt and Black pepper; 4 medium carrots (cut into chunks (divided)); 2 celery stalks (cut into chunks); 1/2 large yellow onion (cut into chunks); 3 garlic cloves (peeled and crushed); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; small bunch of thyme; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups beef stock; 3 to 4 ounces shitake or baby Bella mushrooms (chopped ); 1 pound small red potatoes (quartered (optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:4h 40min

This dutch oven pot roast is a simple, one-pot meal with tender, fall-apart beef, a rich homemade gravy, and perfectly cooked vegetables. It’s an easy, reliable dinner that cooks low and slow in the oven for the best flavor.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:31:48 GMT