Description
This hearty steakhouse-style pot roast features tender chuck roast cooked to perfection with Yukon gold potatoes and a rich blue cheese gravy, making it an indulgent and savory comfort meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 3–4 pound chuck roast
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 8 small Yukon gold potatoes
Seasonings and Flavors
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
Cooking Liquids and Additions
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Blue Cheese Gravy
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius).
- Season the Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
- Brown the Meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When hot, add the roast and sear it for 4-5 minutes on each side until deeply browned.
- Add Vegetables and Liquids: Surround the roast with sliced onions and whole Yukon gold potatoes. In a bowl, mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme sprigs, then pour over the meat and vegetables.
- Cook Covered: Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Roast for 3 to 3½ hours until tender.
- Prepare Gravy: Once cooked, remove from oven, discard thyme sprigs, and transfer potatoes and roast to a plate. Place skillet back on stovetop over medium-high heat, add heavy cream and 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles. Whisk and cook for 6-8 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Return the beef to the skillet, breaking it into large chunks. Serve in bowls with potatoes, topped with blue cheese gravy and remaining crumbles.
Notes
- Ensure the roast is well-trimmed of excess fat for a healthier dish.
- You can add carrots or celery for extra flavor.
- Adjust cooking time if your roast is larger or smaller.
- For extra richness, serve with crusty bread or a side of steamed greens.
- Blue cheese can be substituted with gorgonzola if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
