Description
Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce is a flavorful dish that brings together tender beef and a unique sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds of beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tart cherry preserves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes each side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in a cup of beef broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the seared roast to the pot. Add remaining beef broth, tart cherry preserves, apple cider vinegar, carrots, and celery. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Once cooked, remove the roast from the pot and set it on a cutting board. If the sauce is too thin, place the pot on the stove over medium heat and simmer until it reduces to your desired consistency.
- After resting for 15 minutes, slice the pot roast against the grain.
- Return the sliced meat to the pot with the sauce, ensuring it’s nicely coated.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pot Roast, Cherry Sauce, Beef Recipe