Pot Roast Recipes | Taste of Home (2024)

We Made The Pioneer Woman’s Pot Roast and Fell in Love

Moist, juicy and fall apart tender, this Pioneer Woman pot roast recipe will be an instant family favorite.

Ina Garten’s Pot Roast Recipe Proves That She’s the Queen of the Kitchen

Ina Garten's recipe for 'Company Pot Roast' is so good, you might not want to share with your guests.

Instant Pot Puerto Rican Pernil

Imagine this: You're sitting on the beach, sun shining, waves crashing and a mojito in your hand when the most...

Pressure-Cooker Bloody Mary Pot Roast

1 review

When I picked up a bottle of Bloody Mary mix, the clerk said she sometimes uses it to marinate a...

Pressure-Cooker Salsa London Broil

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I love using my pressure cooker for this recipe—the dish comes together so quickly but still has that long, slow-cooked...

I Tried a 1965 Recipe for Dr Pepper Pot Roast—Here’s What I Thought

The intriguing blend of sweet and savory in this vintage Dr Pepper Pot Roast recipe was too good to resist.

I Made a Coca-Cola Pot Roast and It’s the Best Easy Weeknight Dinner

This Coca-Cola pot roast is tasty and pull-apart tender. Your slow cooker will do all the work for you!

Easy Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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I love pot roast for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I can't describe the feeling...

Slow-Cooker Salsa Roast

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This is so easy and fast to put together on your way out the door in the morning—and so good...

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Pork Roast with Plum Sauce

6 reviews

The flavors in this roast blend perfectly to create a subtle taste of Asia. If you don’t have plum jam,...

10 reviews

Here's a heartwarming meal that's ideal for chilly days and hectic nights. Honey, beer and seasonings make the sauce different...

Best Pot Roast

2 reviews

My husband and I used to raise cattle, so I prepared a lot of beef. This old-fashioned pot roast is...

Crown Roast of Pork

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My favorite entree for Christmas and other special occasions, a crown roast is easy to prepare. Both its elegant appearance...

Parmesan Pork Roast

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Great sweet, savory flavor comes from just a few pantry staples in this easy roast. —Karen Warner, Louisville, Ohio

Beef Roast Dinner

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Because this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly...

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Pot Roast Recipes | Taste of Home (2024)

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What can I add to pot roast for more flavor? ›

I opt for basil, thyme, paprika, dried bay leaves, and black pepper. These add a lovely, almost Italian-inspired flavor to this pot roast recipe. Veggies. Including onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes (all of which are also in my beef stew!).

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What not to do to pot roast? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Pot Roast

Using the wrong roast.
Not browning the roast.
Deglazing with just broth.
Cooking the vegetables too long.
Not thickening the gravy.

Mar 29, 2017

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Is it better to cook a pot roast covered or uncovered? ›

Use a moist cooking environment: Add broth to the pot roast to create and cover with a lid or foil to trap in steam and moisture to prevent the meat from drying out. Cook long enough: If your chuck roast isn't as tender as you like, cook until tender!

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Do you have to brown a roast before putting it in the crock pot? ›

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

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Should my pot roast be covered in liquid? ›

Traditionally, this means the meat is partially covered in liquid and cooked for hours until it becomes juicy and tender.

Do you put vegetables on top or bottom of roast? ›

By placing the protein at the bottom (closest to the heating element), and vegetables at the top, you can keep your plant parts a little more toothsome, while ensuring your meat is fall-apart tender.

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Should you flip a pot roast? ›

Cook, flipping the roast and checking on tenderness every 45 minutes, until fork- (or spoon-) tender, 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes. Transfer the meat to a large, rimmed platter, discard the string (if present), and skim the fat from the braising liquid.

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What to season a pot roast? ›

Pot Roast Seasoning

Fresh garlic. Any excuse to use fresh garlic!
Fresh thyme. Yes, you could make a pot roast without herbs. ...
Italian seasoning. A blend of dried herbs like oregano, marjoram and rosemary, Italian herb seasoning is a lot of bang-for-buck here.

Oct 27, 2020

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Why do you put flour on a roast? ›

The idea behind coating meat with a sprinkling of flour before browning in a hot pan is pretty simple: Flour is full of starch that will caramelize quickly and give a deeper color and flavor. You most often see this technique called for in stews, where flour is used to thicken the cooking liquid.

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How do you make a pot roast taste better? ›

Red wine is always going to be a solid pot roast ingredient. It tastes good on its own; you can sip it in between chopping onions, its acidity will break down some of the fat and muscle in the beef, tenderizing the meat, and it'll add depth of flavor to the overall dish.

How would you enhance the flavor of a roast? ›

Here are some simple ways to add a lot of flavor to your next rib roast. Use mesquite, cherry or apple woods to enhance the beef by adding savory aromas and flavors. Season the outside of the roast with salt and pepper and a little olive oil. Or coat with any other seasonings that you enjoy.

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How do you make a pot roast less bland? ›

Instead of deglazing the pan with broth or water after browning the meat, use an acidic liquid to bring out the richness of the beef and give the meal a more complex taste. If you do use broth to deglaze the pan, or add a little for some additional cooking liquid, use a low-sodium option and salt the meal to taste.