Red Wine Pot Roast is a easy comfort meal that is packed with tons of flavor. A tender, juicy beef dish paired with a savory and sweet red wine gravy, this is comfort food taken to the next level. Perfect for a family dinner and holidays.
What Is Red Wine Pot Roast?
- Red Wine Pot Roast is a traditional savory meal also considered comfort food where the beef is slowly cooked (braised) in red wine, beef broth and aromatics. Long cooks allows the meat become tender and soak up all the flavor of the braising liquid.
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast: Chuck Roast is a thick piece of beef that is perfect for slow cooks. Being able to within long cooks without losing quality makes this perfect for Pot Roast.
- Carrots: Carrots add a extra depth of texture. Becoming tender while being prepared with Pot Roast. Also adding a bit of sweetness to this savory dish.
- White Onion: White onions add a bit of sweetness to the dish. Can be sliced or quartered, purely preference.
- Garlic: Finely mincing to incorporate well into this dish. Mincing garlic adds a unique smell and aroma as well as amazing flavor to this dish.
- Red Wine: Enhancing taste of the Pot Roast, red wine pairs well with red meats.
- Aromatics: Using 2 sprigs each, Sage, Thyme and Rosemary add an amazing smell and aroma to go along with a strong earthy taste to this dish.
How To Make Red Wine Pot Roast?
- Prepare your vegetables: Preheat oven to 350. Chop your carrots, finely mince garlic cloves and slice your white onion. Set aside.
- Preparing Chuck Roast: Season chuck roast with garlic & herb and all purpose seasoning. Drizzle oil and rub into chuck roast. Drizzle in oil in dutch oven, sear chuck roast on both sides for 3-5 minutes until browned on both sides. Set aside on a sheet tray.
- Preparing Braising Liquid: Add in butter, once melted add in prepared vegetables. Allow to saute and soften. De-glaze with red wine and beef broth. Mix thoroughly, ensuring to scrape bottom of pot to release fond.
- Braising Chuck Roast: Add chuck roast to a roaster (or can use same dutch oven), add over your broth and vegetables. Add aromatics (thyme, rosemary and sage) and cover. Bake for 3 hours at 350.
- Preparing Red Wine Gravy: Remove 3/4 Cups of braising liquid, add to a small sauce pan on medium heat. Add flour and mix until gravy thickens.
Storing Red Wine Pot Roast
- Refrigerate: Allow the pot roast to cool before refrigerating. Store the pot roast in an airtight container. Glass or plastic containers with lids work as well. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Divide the pot roast into meal-sized portions. Making it easier to thaw. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place in freezer bags. Store in freezer up to 3 months.
Defrost and Reheating Pot Roast
- Defrosting: You can thaw pot roast by placing in fridge overnight.
- Reheating: Add to a oven safe dish, bake at 325 until desired temperature is reached. Add beef broth to prevent pot roast from drying out.
Red Wine Pot Roast
Red Wine Pot Roast is a easy one pot meal that is packed with tons of flavor. A tender, juicy beef dish paired with a savory and sweet red wine gravy, this is comfort food taken to the next level. Perfect for a family dinner and holidays.
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Dutch Oven
- Sheet Pan
- Small Pot
- Roaster
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs Chuck Roast
- .5 White Onion Sliced
- 5 Garlic Cloves minced
- 2.5 Tbsp Garlic & Herb Seasoning
- All Purpose Seasoning to taste
- 3 Whole Carrots chopped
- 4 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 Sprigs Thyme
- 2 Sprigs Rosemary
- 2 Sprigs Sage
- 4 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 2 Tbsp Flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 350
- Prepare your vegetables, chop your carrots, finely mince garlic cloves and slice your white onion. Set aside.
- Season both sides of your chuck roast with garlic & herb seasoning & all purpose seasoning and drizzle with olive oil. Rub in your seasonings.
- In a dutch oven on medium heat, drizzle in olive oil. Once hot, add in your chuck roast and sear on both sides for 3-5 minutes. Remove and add to a sheet tray.
- Add butter to dutch oven, once melted go in with your prepped vegetables. Allow to saute and soften. De-glaze with red wine and add beef broth. Mix thoroughly, ensuring you get all the fond from the bottom.
- Add chuck roast to a roaster and pour over vegetables and broth. Add in aromatics (thyme, rosemary and sage).
- Cover and bake in oven for 3 hours.
- After time has elapsed, remove 3/4Cups of the braising liquid, add to a small sauce pan on medium heat. Add in flour and mix until thickens.
Video
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FAQ
What beef is best for pot roast?
- Best cuts for pot roast include chuck roast, brisket, and round roast. These cuts are best for slow cooking, becoming tender and flavorful over time.
What red wine should I use for pot roast?
- Dry wines are best for pot roast, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Pinot Noir. Can also use a sweet red wine if you prefer a sweeter and savory taste.
Can I make red wine pot roast in a slow cooker?
- Yes, red wine pot roast can be made in a slow cooker. Prepare meat and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Or cook on high for 4-5 hours.
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