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Pot Roast In Savory Cheese Sauce

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This hearty pot roast is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a 5-pound chuck roast that becomes incredibly tender after hours of slow simmering. The meat is braised in a luscious sauce made from condensed cheddar cheese soup, tomato sauce, and sliced mushrooms, all seasoned with earthy oregano and basil. The result is a savory, umami-rich dish with a velvety texture that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic family-style meal that feels luxurious yet relies on simple pantry staples. Perfect for weekend dinners, holiday gatherings, or any evening when you want to bring a warm, home-cooked feeling to the table.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 10
Calories: 1419.1
Description
This hearty pot roast is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a 5-pound chuck roast that becomes incredibly tender after hours of slow simmering. The meat is braised in a luscious sauce made from condensed cheddar cheese soup, tomato sauce, and sliced mushrooms, all seasoned with earthy oregano and basil. The result is a savory, umami-rich dish with a velvety texture that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic family-style meal that feels luxurious yet relies on simple pantry staples. Perfect for weekend dinners, holiday gatherings, or any evening when you want to bring a warm, home-cooked feeling to the table.
Ingredients
  • 5 pound Beef chuck arm pot roast*
  • 2 tablespoon Cooking fat
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 325ðF (163ðC) (if using oven method). Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the cooking fat over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Brown the roast on all sides until a deep golden crust forms. This takes about 8-10 minutes total. Remove meat and set aside.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onion to the pot and cook in the remaining drippings until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in the condensed cheddar cheese soup, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, oregano, and basil. Mix well to combine.
  6. 6
    Return the browned roast to the pot, nestling it into the sauce.
  7. 7
    Cover the pot tightly. Simmer on the stovetop over low heat for 3 to 3ý hours, or place in the preheated oven for the same duration. Turn the meat once halfway through cooking.
  8. 8
    Check for doneness; the meat should be fork-tender. Remove the roast to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm.
  9. 9
    Skim any excess fat from the surface of the sauce.
  10. 10
    If the sauce is too thin, mix 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/3 cup cold water to make a slurry.
  11. 11
    Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering sauce in the pot.
  12. 12
    Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3 minutes.
  13. 13
    Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  14. 14
    Slice or shred the beef against the grain.
  15. 15
    Serve the beef topped with the savory cheese and mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1419.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 85.2g132%
Saturated Fat 34.1g171%
Cholesterol 442.6mg148%
Sodium 408.6mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 147.5g295%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

**Ingredient Note:** The original recipe lists specific sauce ingredients (cheddar soup, tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano, basil) in the directions but omits them from the ingredient list. Ensure you have 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 can sliced mushrooms, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp dried basil on hand.

**Cooking Method:** You can choose to braise this entirely on the stovetop over very low heat or in the oven. The oven method often yields more even cooking and prevents scorching.

**Sauce Consistency:** If the sauce becomes too thick during the long braise, add a splash of beef broth or water. If it remains too thin after removing the roast, the flour slurry method described in the steps is an effective thickener.

**Serving Suggestions:** This dish pairs exceptionally well with creamy mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or buttered bread to soak up the rich cheese sauce.

Keywords: pot roast, beef chuck, cheese sauce, mushroom gravy, comfort food, slow cooked, family dinner, braised beef, cheddar soup, easy roast, hearty meal, oven braised
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