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A plate of pot roast with tomato-based gravy served over rice, alongside a portion of cooked green beans.

Pot Roast with Tomato Gravy

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb chuck roast
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cup beef broth, divided
  • 1/3 cup & 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill or oven to 325°F.
  • Season the chuck roast generously on all sides with Cajun seasoning and all-purpose seasoning.
  • Dredge the roast in the 1/3 cup of flour, coating all sides.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, carefully sear the roast for 3-5 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
  • Remove from the heat, but leave the roast in the Dutch oven.
  • Arrange the sliced onions around the roast.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices and 1 cup of beef broth.
  • Cover and place the Dutch oven on the grill or in the oven.
  • Cook for approximately 3 hours, or until the roast is fork-tender.
  • Once the roast is tender, carefully remove it from the Dutch oven and set aside.
  • Place the Dutch oven over medium heat and bring the tomato mixture to a gentle boil.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup of beef broth and 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Slowly stir the mixture into the tomatoes to create the gravy.
  • Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the gravy has thickened.
  • Slice the roast and return it to the gravy.
  • Serve warm over rice or with biscuits.