Description
A hearty and succulent pot roast recipe cooked to perfection in the oven, topped with a rich blue cheese gravy. This comforting dish features tender chuck roast, flavorful potatoes, and a decadent blue cheese cream sauce, ideal for a satisfying family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
3-4 pound chuck roast1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 small Yukon gold potatoes
6 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Blue Cheese Gravy
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled1/2 cup heavy cream
Remaining blue cheese crumbles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Ensure the oven rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- Season Meat: Season the chuck roast generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves or sprigs for added flavor.
- Brown Roast: Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned roast and brown deeply on all sides for about 4-5 minutes per side to develop a rich crust.
- Add Vegetables: Around the browned roast, scatter the sliced onions and place the Yukon gold potatoes evenly around the meat.
- Prepare Liquid: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme sprigs. Pour this mixture into the Dutch oven, covering the vegetables and roast.
- Cook: Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven. Roast for 3 to 3 ½ hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart.
- Finish and Make Gravy: Remove the pot from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs, and transfer the potatoes and roast to a serving platter. In a saucepan, whisk together heavy cream and 1/3 cup of blue cheese crumbles. Heat over medium-high heat, whisking continuously for about 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens and the blue cheese melts thoroughly.
- Combine and Serve: Shred or cut the chuck roast into large chunks and return to the sauce, gently mixing. Serve in bowls along with the potatoes, topped with the blue cheese gravy, and garnish with remaining blue cheese crumbles.
Notes
- For_extra flavor, add garlic or carrots along with onions and potatoes.
- Use high-quality blue cheese for a more intense flavor profile.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
- Ensure the meat is fully cooked and tender before shredding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
