beef pot roast recipe

How to Cook a Roast: Simple, Everyday Beef

Herbed Saint John’s organic roast.

Herbed Saint John’s organic roast.

Wondering how to cook a roast?

Roasts are a cost-effective way to enjoy our organic, grass-fed beef. They're versatile and go with just about everything.

We've eaten a lot of roast beef over the years! Here's how we get a nutritious, filling dinner on the table -- with minimal prep or active cooking.

 

Simple Preparation

The easiest preparation is to salt and pepper the outside of the roast, put the roast in a slow cooker with 2 cups water or broth, and cook on low for 7-8 hours. If an Instant Pot is more your style, follow the same steps and cook on the Meat/Stew function for 70 minutes.

 

How to crank up the flavor

Add even more flavor to the roast by searing 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat on all sides of the roast before cooking in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Add quartered onions, carrots, and minced garlic to your slow cooker or Instant Pot for a traditional pot roast meal. 


Serving Ideas

When we have the time, we serve roasts with mashed or baked potatoes, bread, carrots, and a crisp salad.

For a quick lunch, try a homemade roast beef sandwich! Slice the roast thinly and add to bread with mustard, mayo, tomato, and onion.

 

Warm Weather Roasts

With Spring just around the corner, having a hot slow cooker in the kitchen all day isn't always ideal. If you don't have an Instant Pot, a great alternative is to move the slow cooker outside and use an outdoor outlet.

For a warm day, try a "roast beef salad", similar to a chicken or tuna salad. Chop cooked and chilled roast beef and toss with celery, mayo, mustard, diced onion, and any herbs or spices you enjoy. We enjoy it with cilantro, lime juice, and paprika or chili powder on tortillas in the summer time.

 

Our favorite roast recipes

Enjoy our organic, grass fed beef roasts, the simple, everyday meat!

Beef Pot Roast Instant Pot Recipe: Red Wine and Herb Infused for Valentine’s Day

Red wine and herb infused beef pot roast.

Red wine and herb infused beef pot roast.

This beef pot roast recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day, a dinner party, or any time you want to have an elegant dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.

The red wine, vinegar, and herbs infuse the roast with an earthy and complex flavor. The result was a sophisticated, savory, and deeply satisfying dish. I served with creamy mashed potatoes, warm dinner rolls, and a bright green salad.

While the roast was cooking in the Instant Pot, the smells that filled our house were truly delightful. The combination of red wine, thyme, and rosemary was very enjoyable.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Red Wine and Herb Infused Pot Roast

Inspired by this recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 Tbsp butter, avocado oil, lard, or tallow

  • 2-5 lb Saint John’s organic grass fed beef pot roast

  • Salt and pepper

  • 1 cup beef broth (or chicken)

  • 1 cup red wine (I used a cabernet)

  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 4-5 sprigs thyme

  • 4-5 sprigs rosemary

  • 1 red onion, chopped into 1.5 - 2 inch chunks

  • 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped into 1.5 - 2 inch chunks

  • 4-5 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1.5 - 2 inch chunks

  • ½ lb cremini mushrooms, chopped in half

  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced

EQUIPMENT

  • Knife

  • Cutting board

  • Tongs

  • Vegetable Peeler

  • Instant Pot

  • Slotted Spoon

METHOD

Pat roast dry and season all sides well with salt and pepper.

Roast seasoned with salt.

Roast seasoned with salt.

On Instant Pot Saute mode, melt fat in Instant Pot. (I didn’t do this because my roast was too big to saute in the Instant Pot. I used a skillet then transferred it to the Instant Pot.)

Sear roast on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Set roast aside.

Roast searing in skillet. This Saint John’s roast is huge!

Roast searing in skillet. This Saint John’s roast is huge!

Add broth, wine, vinegar, thyme, and rosemary to pan, scraping up bits from the bottom of the pan. If using the Instant Pot Saute function, turn off. If using a skillet, remove from heat.

Deglazing pan with wine mixture.

Deglazing pan with wine mixture.

Place roast in Instant Pot and cover with wine mixture.

Place lid on Instant Pot, set valve to “Sealing” and select “Meat/Stew” setting for 70 minutes. Enjoy the aroma filling your house as you prepare for a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner at home.

While roast is cooking, peel and chop the vegetables.

Vegetables chopped and prepped.

Vegetables chopped and prepped.

Allow Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release.

Add vegetables to Instant Pot, place lid on, set valve to “Sealing” and select “Manual” high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then quick release.

Vegetables added to Instant Pot, on top of roast.

Vegetables added to Instant Pot, on top of roast.

Remove vegetables with slotted spoon. Place roast on cutting board to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Spoon wine mixture over roast to serve. Enjoy!

Pot roast, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

Pot roast, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

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