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**Would You Eat This Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes? A Hearty Comfort Meal**
### Why Pot Roast is a Winner
Pot roast is beloved for its rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture and deep, savory flavors. It’s a dish that requires minimal preparation, but the slow-cooking process allows all the ingredients to come together, creating a wonderfully aromatic and deliciously satisfying meal. The best part? The meat practically cooks itself, and the carrots and potatoes absorb all the delicious flavors from the roast.
#### For the Pot Roast:
– 3-4 lb (1.3-1.8 kg) beef chuck roast (or brisket, if preferred)
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon rosemary
– 1 cup beef broth (or vegetable broth)
– 1/2 cup red wine (optional, for depth of flavor)
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Vegetables:
– 6-8 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
– 6-8 small potatoes, quartered or halved (Yukon Gold or baby potatoes work best)
– 1 large onion, quartered
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)