Description
Marry Me Pot Roast is a tender, slow-cooked beef dish infused with garlic, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a rich, creamy sauce. This comforting and flavorful recipe is easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time and perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled
- 4–6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1–2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Meat: Pat your beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Generously season all sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper to lock in flavor and aid in forming a delicious crust.
- Sear the Roast: Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully sear the roast on all sides until beautifully browned, caramelizing the exterior for rich, savory depth.
- Build the Flavor Base: Remove the seared roast and set aside. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried thyme, and rosemary until fragrant, creating the aromatic base for the sauce.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour chicken broth into the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Nestle the roast back into the pan, cover, and simmer gently on low heat, or transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours to tenderize the beef and blend the flavors.
- Finish with Cream: When the roast is fork-tender, remove the meat and stir the heavy cream or half-and-half into the cooking liquid, creating a velvety sauce. Return the roast briefly to the sauce to soak up this rich goodness before serving.
Notes
- Use a well-marbled chuck roast for the best texture and flavor.
- Do not skip searing as it seals in juices and adds caramelized flavor.
- Cook slow and low to break down collagen for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
- Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried for a brighter sauce.
- Let the roast rest briefly before slicing to retain the juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (slow cooker) or 3-4 hours (stovetop simmer)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: pot roast, slow cooked beef, marry me pot roast, comfort food, beef chuck roast, creamy beef sauce
