Description
This savory Steakhouse Pot Roast is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with herbs, and served with a rich blue cheese gravy. Tender chunks of chuck roast are accompanied by hearty potatoes and topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce, making it a comforting and indulgent meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 3–4 pound chuck roast
- 1 yellow onion , halved and thinly sliced
- 8 small Yukon gold potatoes
Seasonings and Liquids
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Blue Cheese Gravy
- 1/2 cup blue cheese , crumbled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Remaining blue cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for slow roasting.
- Season the Meat: Rub the chuck roast with kosher salt, black pepper, and thyme sprigs to ensure flavor penetrates the meat.
- Sear the Roast: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the roast and brown deeply for 4-5 minutes on each side to develop flavor.
- Add Vegetables and Liquids: Surround the roast with sliced onions and potatoes. Mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, then pour over the roast.
- Cook: Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the oven’s center rack. Roast for 3 to 3.5 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Finish Gravy: Remove from oven, discard thyme sprigs, and transfer potatoes and meat. Place the pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese, whisking for 6-8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Break the cooked meat into large chunks, mix with the potatoes, and pour generous blue cheese gravy over the top. Sprinkle remaining blue cheese crumbles for added flavor.
Notes
- Using a Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof skillet ensures even cooking and retains moisture.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like carrots or celery to enhance the flavors.
- For a thicker gravy, simmer longer after adding heavy cream and blue cheese.
- This dish is best served hot with crusty bread or your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
