🍖 Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes 🥕🥔

**Savor the warmth of a home-cooked meal that brings comfort to your kitchen and joy to your dining table. Perfect for busy weekdays or a relaxing weekend feast!**

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6-8 small or medium potatoes, halved or quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3-4 lb chuck roast

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper generously. Sear each side of the roast until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Once browned, remove the roast and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the quartered onion, carrots, and potatoes. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes to allow them to start caramelizing. Toss in the minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
3. Deglaze the pan by adding the beef broth and red wine, if using. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
4. For slow cooking, transfer the roast and sautéed vegetables into a slow cooker. Add the liquid mixture and herbs on top. Cover and set to cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. If using a Dutch oven, return the roast to the pot, add the vegetables and liquid, cover, and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 3-4 hours.
5. Once cooked, remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Shred the tender meat with a fork and serve it alongside the flavorful carrots and potatoes, drizzling the juices over the top.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 510 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 44g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 540mg
- Potassium: 1402mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 10200IU
- Vitamin C: 37.1mg
- Calcium: 77mg
- Iron: 5.7mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or a couple of bay leaves to the cooking liquid.
- To thicken the gravy, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch with some cold water and stir into the cooking juices during the last 30 minutes.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: Up to 8 hours | Serving: 6-8 people