Description
This Dutch Oven Pot Roast recipe features a juicy smoked beef roast braised with potatoes, carrots, in a savory beef broth enhanced by Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. The low-and-slow cooking method creates melt-in-your-mouth meat and perfectly tender vegetables, making it ideal for family meals, meal-prep, and comforting weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare, the dish delivers rich flavor, hearty texture, and a glossy sauce that pairs with crusty bread or a simple green salad!!!
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef roast
- 4 medium potatoes, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Heat butter in a skillet, season beef with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides until browned. Transfer to Dutch oven.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and potatoes until lightly softened. Add to Dutch oven.
- Stir in beef broth, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and bake for 3‑4 hours, until beef is tender.
- Rest 10 minutes, slice, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
Notes
- For extra depth
- add a bay leaf or a splash of grape juice. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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