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Apple Cider Pot Roast

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A hearty and flavorful pot roast simmered in apple cider with aromatic herbs and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 3-5 pounds Chuck Roast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt ((divided))
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 stick Butter ((divided))
  • 2 jumbo Sweet Onions ((chopped))
  • 4 cloves Garlic ((minced))
  • 4 sprigs Thyme ((or 1 teaspoon dried))
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dried Sage
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary ((or 2 teaspoons dried & crushed))
  • 1 large Bay Leaf
  • 1 6-inch Cinnamon Stick ((or small pinches cinnamon powder))
  • 5 Whole Cloves (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 ½ cups Apple Cider ((divided))
  • 1 large Apple
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes ((optional))
  • 1 pound Baby Carrots ((optional))
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (divided)
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (or to taste)

Instructions 

  • Season the chuck roast with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.
  • Sear the roast in olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter until browned on all sides.
  • Add onions, garlic, herbs, cinnamon, cloves, tomato paste, and cook for a few minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth, apple cider, and add the roast back. Cover and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Add potatoes and carrots, cook until tender, then thicken sauce with flour and butter mixture. Finish with apple slices and brown sugar.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple cider, beef