Herbed Beef Pot Roast With Root Vegetables
A comforting, slow-simmered pot roast featuring tender beef chuck, baby carrots, and red potatoes cooked in a rich, herby bone broth. It is a deeply satisfying dinner that delivers high-quality protein and fiber without any added sugars.
Prep
15 min
Cook
150 min
Total
165 min
Makes
1 serving
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Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
150 min
Total
165 min
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Next: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with…
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Pat the beef chuck roast dry with…
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the beef for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove the beef and set aside on a plate.
Look for: a deep golden-brown crust forms
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Reduce the heat to medium
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the red onion and garlic clove to the pot. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften and brown slightly.
Look for: the onion begins to soften and brown slightly
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Pour in a splash of the bone…
Pour in a splash of the bone broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
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Place the beef back into the pot
Place the beef back into the pot. Add the baby potato, baby carrot, and fresh rosemary. Pour in the remaining bone broth until the liquid comes about halfway up the beef.
Look for: the liquid comes about halfway up the beef
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Bring the liquid to a simmer
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then cover the pot tightly with its lid. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender enough to easily pull apart with a fork.
Look for: the beef is tender enough to easily pull apart with a fork
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Remove the beef and vegetables with a…
Remove the beef and vegetables with a slotted spoon and arrange them on a serving plate. Pour some of the remaining warm pan juices over the top before serving.
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