10 Pot Roast Recipes
While beef chuck might not be the fanciest of cuts, it is very versatile, and with a little TLC, can be transformed into a tender, flavorful meal.
Whether you’re after a traditional pot roast or something slightly more adventurous, check out 10 of our favorite pot roast recipes that turn a simple cut of beef into something un-fork-edibly tender and absolutely delicious.
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Classic Pot Roast
At some point in your life, you’ve likely enjoyed some iteration of a classic pot roast.
Featuring beef, carrots, onions, and potatoes, nothing is as warm and cozy on a cold night than a slow-cooked pot roast.
Better yet, the whole meal is cooked together, so there’s no need for any extra sides (or prep) unless of course, you want some crusty bread for soaking up that delicious broth!
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Chili Con Carne
Also known as Texas Beef Chili, you can think of chili con carne as a sort of beef stew meets beef chili.
Featuring a spicy, smoky sauce and tender pieces of beef chuck, this stew features lager beer to help break down the meat and make it extra tender.
Serve your chili con carne with plenty of fresh chopped cilantro and lots of grated cheese.
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Birria
Though Birria is traditionally made with goat or sheep, in this recipe, chuck roast is transformed into tender, deeply flavored meat that’s perfect for tacos or cheesy birria quesadillas.
To create all the flavor for your birria, you’ll have to make a homemade adobo sauce consisting of a variety of dried chiles, onion, garlic, tomatoes, ACV, and some common Mexican spices.
The adobo sauce acts as a marinade for the beef!
Serve your beef birria with your favorite toppings and warm corn tortillas.
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Cranberry Cider Braised Beef Stew with Rosemary Polenta
If you’re looking for an elegant recipe for the holidays, look no further than this braised beef stew that features dry wine, cranberries, and rosemary polenta!
This recipe includes directions for your slow cooker, oven, or Instant Pot, so the cooking method is totally up to whatever you prefer.
Serve your braised beef stew over the rosemary polenta with a harvest salad on the side.
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Oven-Braised Beef with Tomatoes and Garlic
Sometimes less is more. And this recipe shouts that mantra.
Calling for just beef chuck, a 28-oz can of whole tomatoes, and a head of garlic, this oven-braised beef requires little prep but results in a deliciously tender dinner.
Serve your oven-braised beef over polenta, orzo, or mashed potatoes.
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Vegetable Beef Soup
Packed with veggies and a beefy broth, this soup from Spend with Pennies is an alternative way to enjoy beef chuck if you’re not a fan of traditional pot roast recipes.
Beef is batch seared before being combined with onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, and a variety of veggies.
Serve your veggie beef soup with a side of bread and an extra crack of salt and pepper.
Find the full recipe at Spend With Pennies
More Pot Roast Recipes
Slow Cooker Korean Beef from Damn Delicious
Smoked Pulled Beef Chuck Roast from Hey Grill Hey
Company Pot Roast from Ina Garten
Old-Fashioned Beef and Barley Soup from Food52