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Generously season the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and pepper.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until deeply browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the roast and set aside on a plate.","group":"Searing","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Searing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same pot, add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add the chopped onion","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the red wine (if using) and beef broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.","group":"Braising Base","title":"Pour in the red wine and beef broth,","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Braising Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Return the roast to the pot. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 2 hours.","group":"Braising","title":"Return the roast","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Braising"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the pot from the oven. Carefully arrange the carrots and potatoes around the roast. Cover and return to the oven for another 60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef shreds easily with a fork.","group":"Vegetables","title":"Remove the pot from the oven","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Vegetables"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, make sure to sear the beef until a deep brown crust forms. If you prefer not to use wine, simply substitute with more beef broth.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise","sear","roast"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Wooden spoon","Chef's knife","Plate"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Pot roast often tastes better the next day. Reheat gently on the stovetop."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in airtight containers with the braising liquid to keep the meat moist.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a microwave or on the stove with a splash of water or broth."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeef_pot_roast_a2dabaa0e1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ca70f2a1-c9ac-4fee-bc7d-455d7f7ed578","imageAlt":"Classic American Beef Pot Roast — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pot roast","beef","slow cook","comfort food","american classic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic American Beef Pot Roast","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:22:17.914Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:22:17.914Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}