Copycat Bob Evan's Pot Roast
Bring your favorite comfort food home with this delicious copycat Bob Evan's pot roast recipe! It's fall apart tender and can be made in your oven or slow cooker.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Dutch oven
- Slow Cooker optional
Ingredients
- 1 chuck roast about 3 to 4 pounds
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf optional - remove before serving
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion sliced
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 packets brown gravy mix (about .87 ounce each) I recommend using low sodium packets. Prepare with water according to the packet as this will be your liquid for the roast.
- green onions optional, for serving
Instructions
Oven method
- Trim any excess fat from your roast. In a dutch oven, add the butter and let it melt. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder, thyme evenly over the roast.
- Turn the heat to high and sear each side of your roast for 3 minutes or until browned. Once seared, lower the heat and add the sliced yellow onion and baby carrots.
- Prepare your brown gravy as directed on the packet (with water this will be your liquid for the roast). Pour over the roast and add the bay leaf (optional).
- Cook at 275 degrees for 3 hours (for a 3 pound roast) or 4 hours (for a 4 pound roast). If using a meat thermometer, the reading should be at least 145 degrees.
Slow cooker method
- Trim any excess fat from your roast. In a dutch oven or large skillet, add the butter and let it melt. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly over the roast.
- Turn the heat to high and sear each side of your roast for 3 minutes or until browned.
- Add the carrots and sliced yellow onion to your slow cooker. Set the roast on top.
- Prepare both packets of gravy with water as directed on the packet and pour over your roast. Add ⅓ cup extra water over the roast.
- Cook on low for 8 hours. If using a meat thermometer, the reading should be at least 145 degrees.
Notes
- Be sure to sear your pot roast before putting it in your oven or slow cooker.
- If your roast seems tough, cover it up and cook it for 30 minutes longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8008IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg