Savory Beef Pot Roast

Ingredients List

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 4 pounds boneless chuck roast

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare all necessary ingredients before you start cooking.

Place a Dutch oven or heavy pot on medium-high heat. Add oil, then brown the meat for 4 minutes on one side. Flip the meat using tongs and sear for another 3 to 4 minutes on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot.

Place onion, garlic, and one bay leaf at the bottom of the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Return the meat to the pan, add the remaining bay leaf on top, and cover the pan.

Cook the roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 300°F (150°C) and continue cooking until the meat is tender, about 1.5 hours. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the roast should reach 145°F (65°C) when checked with an instant-read thermometer.

Transfer the roast to a serving platter and allow it to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice the roast and top with the onions and gravy.

Nutritional Information (per serving)