Pot Roast - How To Cook A Pot Roast - Beef Pot Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb - Chuck Roast (bone in or boneless)
• 1 tsp - Black Pepper
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• 1 tsp - Salt
• 2 tsp - Beef Base (or two bouillon cubes or 2 cups each of stock & water)
• 2 tsp - Olive Oil
• 1 TBS - Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Large - Yellow Onion (chopped)
• 2 - Celery Ribs (chopped)
• 4-5 - Garlic Cloves (whole & peeled)
• 2 - Bay Leaves
• Cornstarch Slurry - 2 tsp each of cornstarch and water mixed together

Directions

• Season the chuck roast on both sides with salt, pepper and granulated garlic.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat add the olive oil and brown the roast on both sides.
• Add the remaining ingredients except the cornstarch slurry and mix well.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and let braise 3-4 hours until fork tender.
• Once the roast is fork tender, remove the roast and remaining solid ingredients (if desired).
• Bring back to a light boil and add corn starch slurry. Mix well until thickened, about 1 minute.

Enjoy!