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Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce

Mouthwatering Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce

Discover the delight of this Pot Roast with Tart Cherry-Black Pepper Sauce, a flavor-packed twist on a classic.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Trimmed of fat
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt Adjust if using other salts
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Consider using shallots
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Shallots Can be substituted or omitted
For Cooking Liquid
  • 1 cup Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir recommended
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Low-sodium preferred
For Seasoning
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper White pepper can be used
For the Finish
  • 1 cup Frozen Cherries Fresh or dried can be used
  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola Cheese Substitute with feta or omit for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack centered.
  2. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides for 12-16 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and sauté chopped yellow onions for 5 minutes until translucent.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in red wine and beef stock, scraping up brown bits, then add fresh thyme and return the roast to the pot.
  7. Add more thyme and shallots, sprinkle with black pepper, cover, and bake for 2 hours.
  8. Heat frozen cherries in a saucepan for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
  9. Slice the pot roast, drizzle with pan sauce and cherries, top with Gorgonzola and parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a complete meal.

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