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Easy Pot Roast Recipe

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By Rosie Published: November 29, 2015 Updated: July 11, 2023
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This easy pot roast recipe is definitely a crowd pleaser! I make this oven baked roast in my dutch oven, but you can also make it in the CrockPot as well!

Delicious and easy pot roast

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During the holidays I do a lot of entertaining. So many family and friends come over, and I make it my duty to have a nice comforting meal made! I’m sure that you know how much it costs to entertain the during the holidays . However, I actually don’t spend that much! I have a ton of recipes that are my go to dishes when I entertain. Pot Roast is one of them! Usually around Thanksgiving and Christmas, people automatically think you have to have Hams, Turkeys, and expensive cuts of meat. Not me! Not at all darling. I choose to go the less expensive route when host holiday parties these days( on the day of the holiday is another story!)! Pot Roast, is actually a pretty cheap main dish that I find that most people really love! If done right, a cheap bottom roast can be extremely delicious, and holiday worthy.

In this post, I’m going to show you how I make tender juicy pot roast that will be perfect to serve during the holiday season, and any other time that you want some good ol’ comforting food!

Tender and delicious, can be easily made in the crock pot or the oven

The cut of meat that I use is a cheap one. I use bottom roast. I managed to buy  a 4 lb  roast for under $11, which should feed about 8-12 people ( depending on how greedy they are! LOL). Keep in mind that the roast that I am using is my preference. If you can find a different cut that fits your budget- feel free to use it!

The key to turning cheap roast into a holiday worthy dish, is the how you cook it! You have to cook the roast low and slow. Don’t try to rush it. Otherwise, you will be at the table eating roast as dry and tough as leather! Another important thing is to make sure that the roast has some fat on it. I always make sure that my roast has a nice layer of fat on it, because the fat keeps in moist! Once you’re done cooking the roast, you can trim the fat off – BUT leave the fat on while cooking!

The slow cooker makes the roast so tender it falls apart with your fork

I make a simple gravy for my roasts. It’s really easy to make! It’s a mixture of the juice from the meat, the broth & spice used, and flour. During the last hour of cooking the roast cooks in the gravy, and the outcome is amazing!

Also, I add a few vegetables in the pot as well. I keep it really simple, and add potatoes, carrots, and onions. Feel free to add more veggies if that’s your thing.

Delicious and easy pot roast with potatoes and carrots

Again, this is a really simple and inexpensive alternative to the hams & turkey, but is perfect any other time of the year as well. This whole platter cost me under $18 to make, and again it can feed anywhere between 8-12 people.

*I cook my roast in my dutch oven, but if you don’t have one- brown then meat and onions in a pan, then transfer them to a roaster.*

Be sure to check out my recipe for Smothered Roast & Vegetables as well!

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pot roast

Pot Roast

This slow-cooked, tender beef roast can be made in the oven or a crockpot for an easy, delicious dinner.
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Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Pot Roast
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 4 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef bottom roast
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour PLUS 2 tbsp
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp crush basil
  • 1 tsp rosemary leaves
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp celery flakes
  • 32 oz chicken or beef broth whatever is your preference
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 medium russet potatoes washed and chopped
  • 1 cup baby carrots washed & peeled
  • 2 medium sized onion chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 F.
  • Pat dry the roast, then set is to the side.
  • Combine all of the seasonings, and mix it with 1/4 cup of all purpose flour.
  • Once the flour and seasonings are combined, coat the roast with seasoned flour.
  • Pour 2 tbsp of vegetable oil into a dutch oven, then place the dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, put the roast into the dutch oven.
  • Brown all surfaces and sides of the roast, then remove the roast from the dutch oven.
  • Add one of the onions ( chopped of course) into the dutch oven, and fry until it's translucent.
  • Place the roast back into the dutch oven, but make sure it is on top of the onions.
  • Pour in the chicken or beef broth, then cover the pot with the lid.
  • Place the roast in the oven, and let cook for 2 1/2 hours ( CROCKPIT DIRECTIONS BELOW)
  • Remove the meat from the oven, and baste. Cover and place back into the oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove the roast from the oven.
  • Scoop up about 1 cup of the broth from the pot, and place it into a cup or bowl.
  • Sprinkle in 2 tbsp of all purpose flour into the cup of broth, and mix until well incorporated.
  • Pour the broth, and flour mixture into the pot.
  • Add in the carrots, potatoes, and remaining onions.
  • Cover the dutch oven, and put the roast bake in the oven for another hour.
  • Remove for the oven, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

To make this roast in the CrockPot, follow up to step #10, then instead of putting everything in the dutch oven, place it in the CrockPot. Set the slow cooker on high and let cook for 4 hours.
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  1. Jennifer Islam says

    November 29, 2015 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie, I work 3rd shift. I made your roast dish and it turned out so tender and juicy. Love the flavors. Did not have chicken stock so I used a beef n mushroom broth. Works great. Thanks for another tasty dish. Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving

    Reply
    • Jennifer Islam says

      November 29, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      OH and it’s 130am where i am. I am trying not to eat it all. Again luv your dishes

      Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      Ooh. I remember working the 3rd shift! It’s definitely not easy! I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope you did too sweetie!

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    November 30, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS roast! Pinned for later. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Thanks Mary! XOXO

      Reply
  3. Charlie William says

    January 3, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    Hi Rosie,
    Charlie here from the Great White North (Canada). I have been cooking in Dutch ovens for over 30 years. We just tried your recipe and must say it was great. Not much of it left.
    Keep them coming – looking for more.

    CW

    Reply
  4. Tiny Kitchen Divas says

    July 28, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    H Rosie. I love your blog and my roaster oven. I’m so happy to find this recipe on Pinterest. Just want to personally thank you and let you know that I featured this recipe on my blog in my top 5 roaster recipes post.

    Here it is, http://tinykitchendivas.com/5-delicious-roaster-oven-recipes/

    Please let me know if I missed something or if you want to change and add information about your blog and recipe.

    Xoxo,
    Tiny Kitchen Divas

    P.s. Love your branding! I’m a new fan. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 29, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing! XOXO

      Reply
    • Robin Solomon says

      March 6, 2024 at 5:47 pm

      My daughter ran across your site and turned me unto it. I like trying different recipes. I made your cornbread and my husband fell in love with it. Today, I used 3 recipes and made a roast, squash casserole and fried cabbage. The aroma won over my husband’s senses already. They were all good. I think my toast was small so I should have cut down on some ingredients. Otherwise they were awesome. Keep up thebgood work!

      Reply
  5. Atasha says

    August 14, 2016 at 9:05 am

    How long do u leave it in a crock pot? I don’t have Dutch oven… and when do u add the potatoes and carrots in the crock pot?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 14, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Atasha. That’s another recipe. I’ll might post it in the future.

      Reply
  6. Steph says

    December 25, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    Hello! What size dutch oven did you use? Is a cast iron casserole dish the same as a dutch oven?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 26, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      a 6 qt should work fine.

      Reply
  7. Jennifer Chupyatov says

    March 12, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    This was an absolutely delicious rose. If so flavorful and so tender. I can’t wait to try them with your recipes .

    Reply
  8. Jennifer Chupyatov says

    March 12, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    This was an absolutely delicious roast. It was so tender and flavorful. I cannot wait to try more of your recipes .

    Reply
  9. Autumn says

    May 8, 2017 at 8:34 am

    Hi Rosie, I bought a English Roast for this recipe. Would I still follow the same instructions given with this cut of meat?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 13, 2017 at 8:09 am

      Yes, you can follow the same instructions 🙂

      Reply
  10. Donna says

    July 30, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    4 stars
    Thankyou Rosie for your awesome recipe. Making pot roast for the first time, I must say it was wonderful thanks to you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 30, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      Awesome! I’m glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  11. Miss v says

    September 1, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    4 stars
    Rosie hi Ms. Rosie, how are you doing. I had couple questions. I want get 4 pound beef bottom roast I saw at Walmart for about elven dollars . first question will be okay if I but in October put in freezer till holidays? I think it should be fine. Money is tight iam on serious budget. But still want good home cook meal. I think be fine. Second question when cooking meat in pot how Lon do I let it it cook before I put in roaster? I don’t have dutch oven I saw where you say out in pot then roaster. My question is how long cook it I’m pot before putting in roaster. Last question can I use olive oil inatead vegetable oil to cook onions. Thanks Rosie for answer ing all my questions I know this roast isgoing to be good. I try your peach cobbler, sakuabury steak , turkey wings , chicken recipe a everything is good. Thanks for making east and budget friendly for single country girl on budget. Lol

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 1, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Hi Miss V! Absolutely! You can definitely freeze the roast now, and take it out around the holidays. As far as cooking time, the roaster should be the same time as the dutch oven. Just be sure to transfer the roast before putting it in the oven. XOXO

      Reply
      • Cynthia says

        February 10, 2018 at 12:48 am

        5 stars
        Hello Rosie,
        I tried this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! I did cheat a little bit and used the crock pot, so for others who have questions about the crock pot method here is what I did:

        I followed steps 1-9. Once the meat and onions were browned (I just used a skillet), I transferred them to a plate and prepped the broth. Since I wanted to just throw everything into the crock pot and not have to touch it again once it started cooking, I went ahead and added the 2 Tbsp of flour (I still had some of the seasoned flour leftover so I used that) into the 4 cups of broth and wisked it in a large bowl until there were no lumps. I then put my veggies into the crock pot, laid the meat on top and poured the broth mixture over everything. Covered, set it in low and let it cook for 6-8 hours and it was perfection.

        Thank you for this recipe!

        Reply
  12. Lois says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    Hi Rosie…..

    Mine is in the oven as we “speak” and the house smells wonderful……loved the spice mix!
    Will let you now how it turns out!
    Thank you for sharing…….

    Reply
  13. Cynthia says

    February 10, 2018 at 1:07 am

    5 stars
    I’m sorry, I originally said I followed steps 1-9 but it was actually 1-8 🙂

    Reply
  14. Emma Carpenter says

    March 20, 2018 at 9:10 am

    Yummy!!!!! Thanks.

    Reply
  15. Amber says

    October 7, 2018 at 4:25 pm

    Can I use an 8 qt stock pit

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 7, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      Yes 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kayla says

    November 12, 2018 at 12:49 am

    Hi Rosie, I was wondering what type of surchnoven would be a good purchase for a good value as well?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 12, 2018 at 7:23 am

      I’m not familiar with the item you asking about?

      Reply
  17. Priscilla says

    May 8, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    do you have a cookbook?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 10, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Working on one!

      Reply
  18. Sabrina Houston says

    April 5, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Hi Rosie
    I’ve been following you for awhile. I’m a subscriber and I have a question about the size your dutch oven. Is 5 1/2 quart ok to use for a 4lbs roast.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 6, 2020 at 9:42 am

      Hi Sabrina! That should work 🙂

      Reply
  19. Helena says

    May 30, 2020 at 2:02 am

    Tried it in the crockpot – so yummy and a hit with the kids!

    Reply
  20. Jally says

    November 8, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    This easy pot roast recipe look so easy and amazing. Love this delicious dish. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

    Reply
  21. Danielle Guidry says

    November 13, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Yessss looks delicious that how I like my pot roast Tender thanks for the great recipe can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  22. Janice McKnight says

    November 13, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    That looks delicious! I must try your recipe with a slice of cornbread on the side.

    Reply

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