3 Hour Old Fashioned Oven Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients for 3 Hour Old Fashioned Oven Pot Roast

• Bottom Round Beef Roast
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pepper
• Cajun Seasoning
• 1 lb carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• Fresh Mushrooms
• New Potatoes
• 1/4 cup cold water (for thickening gravy)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

How to Make 3 Hour Old Fashioned Oven Pot Roast

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season a 3-4 lb beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Place fat side up in a Dutch oven or large roasting pan.
3. Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 375°F (190°C).
4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Sprinkle roast with 1 tablespoon of your favorite seasoning blend (e.g., garlic powder, onion powder, paprika).
5. Add 1/2 cup beef broth to the roasting pan. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
6. Remove the roasting pan from the oven.
7. Add 3/4 cup beef broth to the roasting pan. Add 1 lb potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 lb carrots (peeled and chopped), 1 large onion (chopped), and 8 oz mushrooms (sliced). Season vegetables with salt and pepper.
8. Cover and roast for another hour, or until vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
9. Remove the roast to a platter, allowing it to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
10. Surround the sliced roast with the vegetables. Cover with foil to keep warm.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth. Pour into the roasting pan with the vegetables. Whisk constantly while bringing to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
12. Pour the gravy over the sliced roast and vegetables.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy!