Description
This heartwarming pot roast features juicy beef chuck cooked slowly with tart cherries and black pepper for a delightful sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 1 cup Tart Cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns (freshly cracked)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
Instructions
- Season beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sear the roast on all sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast and sauté the chopped onions and minced garlic in the same pot until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add tart cherries and their juices, followed by the beef broth and fresh herbs. Return the roast to the pot, mostly submerging it in liquid.
- Cover and simmer on low or transfer to a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 3-4 hours, or until fork-tender.
- Carefully remove the roast and cover it with foil. Strain the cooking liquid to remove solids, return it to the pot, and reduce until it thickens.
- Slice the roast and drizzle the tart cherry-black pepper sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, don’t rush the searing process and avoid overcrowding the pot with ingredients. Keep an eye on moisture levels while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pot roast, tart cherry sauce, beef roast, comfort food, family recipe