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    Home » Recipes » Sunday Dinner

    Sunday Pot Roast Dinner

    Published: Mar 12, 2021 by Amanda · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    pot roast with potatoes and carrots cooked in a cast iron skillet
    sliced pot roast on a plate with potatoes and carrots

    This Sunday pot roast dinner is an easy one skillet meal that is perfect for Sunday dinner, the holidays, or even a cozy evening at home. The beef roast is cooked low and slow with potatoes and carrots for the best tasting pot roast you have ever had!

    cooked pot roast in a skillet with potatoes and carrots
    sunday pot roast with potatoes and carrots

    As a kid, my mom used to make a pot roast pretty regularly for Sunday dinner. While we were at church, she would cook the roast in the slow cooker with potatoes and carrots. When we got home, the house was always filled with the most amazing aroma. This is my version of her famous pot roast dinner that has quickly become a Sunday dinner staple in our house.

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    • 🥩 Ingredient notes
    • 📋 Substitutions and variations
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • ⭐ Expert tips
    • 🥘 Alternative cooking methods
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 More Sunday dinner recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥩 Ingredient notes

    • Roast - I recommend using a chuck roast for this recipe. It has a good marbling of fat which is good for slow cooking and it is rather inexpensive.
    • Dry onion soup mix - This is a packet of spices and seasonings that can usually be found in the soup aisle. Sometimes it's used for soup or dip.
    • Potatoes & Carrots - I like using baby potatoes and carrots to make it easy to just throw in the pan. You can also use full size potatoes and carrots, just be sure to cut them into smaller pieces that are about the same size so they cook evenly.

    📋 Substitutions and variations

    • Different veggies - switch out the potatoes and carrots for different veggies like sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, turnips or green beans!

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    First, season your beef and sear it in your pan. This allows for maximum flavor and to seal in the juiciness of the roast.

    seared beef roast in a cast iron skillet
    seared beef roast

    Next, you will add the potatoes, onions and carrots to that same pan around the roast.

    seared beef roast in a skillet with potatoes, onions and carrots
    seared beef roast with vegetables

    Then, sprinkle the top of the roast with dry onion soup mix and pour the beef broth over the vegetables

    pot roast sprinkled with dry onion soup mix
    dry onion soup mix on beef roast

    Lastly, cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook low and slow till tender and juicy!

    sliced pot roast in a skillet with potatoes and carrots
    sliced beef pot roast

    If you ever don't recognize a tool or skill that I mention, be sure to look it up in the Glossary of Cooking Terms and Definitions for more information.


    ⭐ Expert tips

    • Let your pot roast sit for at least 10 minutes after cooking before you slice it. This helps all the juices redistribute back into the meat so it's not dry.
    white plate with sliced pot roast, baby potatoes and carrots
    Sunday pot roast dinner with potatoes and carrots

    🥘 Alternative cooking methods

    • Slow cooker - Sear the roast in a pan or skillet on the stovetop and then transfer it into the slow cooker. Cooking times will be approximately 4 hours if cooked on high or 8 hours if cooked on low.
    • Dutch oven - Sear the roast in the dutch oven on the stovetop and then transfer it into the oven to finish cooking.
    • Skillet & baking dish - Sear the roast in a skillet or pan on the stovetop first. Then transfer the seared roast to a baking or casserole dish, add the vegetables, seasoning and broth and finish it in the oven as directed.

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    What cut of meat is best for pot roast?

    I recommend using chuck roast, but you can also use rump roast or brisket. Brisket can be pricer but is good for cooking low and slow. Rump roast can be leaner so cooking times may need adjustment.

    Is it necessary to sear a roast before cooking?

    It's not necessary but recommended. It adds extra flavor and helps seal in moisture to prevent the meat from drying out.

    For a quick overview of this recipe check out my web story for this cast iron skillet pot roast!

    🍽 More Sunday dinner recipes

    If you liked this recipe for my simple Sunday pot roast dinner, check out these other Sunday dinner ideas.

    • Homemade Spinach Fettucine
    • The Perfect Classic Italian Lasagna
    • Italian Style Meatloaf with Marinara
    • Carbonara Mac and Cheese

    Don't Forget! If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and give it a rating. I love to hear from each and every one of you! Tag me on Facebook and Instagram as well! It makes my day to see all of your photos of the food you have made.


    📖 Recipe

    cooked pot roasted in a cast iron skillet with potatoes and carrots

    Simple Sunday Pot Roast Dinner

    Amanda
    Simple Sunday pot roast dinner is an easy one skillet meal that is perfect for Sunday dinner, the holidays, or even a cozy evening at home.
    4.87 from 61 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 561 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 pound beef chuck roast
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 pounds baby yellow potatoes
    • ½ pound baby carrots
    • ½ large red onion chopped
    • 1 package dry onion soup mix
    • ½ cup beef broth

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 300° and heat a 15" cast iron skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stovetop with olive oil.
    • Season beef roast with salt and pepper and then sear the roast in the heated pan for 2-3 minutes on each side till browned.
    • Remove pan from the heat and add potatoes, carrots, and onions to it around the beef.
    • Sprinkle the package of dry onion soup mix over the beef and pour the beef broth on the vegetables.
    • Cover the pan completely with a lid or foil and place in the preheated oven for 3 - 3 ½ hours till fork tender. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 10ouncesCalories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 47gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1422mgPotassium: 1369mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3943IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 6mg
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    1. Kim B

      September 03, 2022 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      I love your method for searing on the stovetop - I've always seared mine at 425 in the oven and then added vegetables and turned the stove down to 325. But it's always a chore to do it that way. I prefer your method - so easy! And YUM!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 04, 2022 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy it. It's one of our favorites for Sunday dinner!

        Reply
    2. nancy

      February 24, 2022 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      i'd say this is great for every night that we are too busy!! thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        February 25, 2022 at 11:24 am

        Definitely! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Jeanne

      January 10, 2022 at 3:47 pm

      I’m making this for the first time today. Smells good from the oven.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        January 11, 2022 at 2:01 pm

        That's awesome! Let me know how it turned out!

        Reply
    4. Shelly

      December 11, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      This is my second time making this. My husband said it reminds him of his moms and hers was amazing, as is this! Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        December 12, 2021 at 9:37 am

        Thank you Shelly, this makes me so happy to hear!

        Reply
    5. Kristina

      September 18, 2021 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      One of the better pot roast recipes!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        September 18, 2021 at 9:52 am

        Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      May 09, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! I need this in my life. Must print your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 13, 2021 at 1:17 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    7. Swathi

      May 09, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      This simple pot roast dinner looks delicious easy for busy weeknights.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 17, 2021 at 2:36 pm

        It's perfect for busy nights!

        Reply
    8. Sloan

      May 09, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love adding the dried onion soup mix to the roast! It's so flavorful.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 14, 2021 at 1:26 pm

        Agreed!

        Reply
    9. Jere Cassidy

      May 08, 2021 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for including the alternative cooking methods, that is so helpful. Can't wait to give this a try this weekend. I am cooking my own Mother's Day supper.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 08, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        Absolutely! Thank you for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    10. Amy

      May 07, 2021 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect recipe for a cold winter's night!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 17, 2021 at 2:36 pm

        The best comfort food!

        Reply
    11. Adriana Lopez

      May 07, 2021 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this is what I call a feast! Your pictures are mouthwatering too.

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 13, 2021 at 1:18 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    12. Chef Dennis

      May 07, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      We are going to have this tomorrow for dinner! Looks so yum!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 08, 2021 at 2:33 pm

        Awesome! Thank you for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    13. Addie

      May 07, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Total comfort food! So hearty and flavorful!

      Reply
      • Amanda

        May 15, 2021 at 10:44 am

        The best comfort food!

        Reply
    14. Madeline

      October 26, 2019 at 5:45 am

      Your recipe Amanda looks great and I’m Definitely going to make this recipe. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Amanda | Saporito Kitchen

        October 28, 2019 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks Madeline! Definitely let me know how it goes!

        Reply

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