12 Family-Favorite Pot Roast Recipes

There’s just something about cold winter weather that makes us crave comfort food – and homemade pot roast is the ultimate comfort food recipe! Served with a heaping side of mashed potatoes and topped with the most delicious gravy, you can’t go wrong with making the family one of these easy pot roast recipes.

Braised Italian Pot Roast

Braised Italian Pot Roast

“This tender Braised Italian Pot Roast is packed with comfort and flavor. The Italian spin makes it perfect for serving as is or on sub rolls as an Italian inspired hoagie.” - Melissa
Best Ever Pot Roast with Boursin Mashed Potatoes

Best Ever Pot Roast with Boursin Mashed Potatoes

“This pot roast lives up to its name - it is the best ever! There are a few steps to this recipe, but every step enhances the wonderful flavors. The roast and gravy are bursting with flavor from all the fresh veggies and herbs. The wine reduction adds something a little extra making it a bit different than your average pot roast. The mashed potatoes are equally as special. Everything together is a marriage made in heaven!” - Kitchen Crew
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

“Seriously, 3 ingredients and less than 2 minutes prep time and dinner will be slow cooked for you. Bonus? You’ll more than likely have enough for dinner another night too!” - Paula
Easiest Pot Roast With Rich Gravy

Easiest Pot Roast With Rich Gravy

“You only use five ingredients and some seasoning and no pre-cooking or browning to make this super easy pot roast. Small effort and great to enjoy after a long day or shoveling snow. A family favorite for years.” - Betsy
Tuscany Pot Roast

Tuscany Pot Roast

“Y’all, I love me some pot roast. It’s one of my family’s favorite meals, too. For the most tender roast, I always use a slow cooker (known as crock pot to some) and a jar of my favorite store bought beef gravy. But there are a few additional tricks you can take advantage of to make that roast even MORE tender and add an extra little boost of flavor as well. Enter my Tuscany Pot Roast and Veggies.” - Christy
Family Favorite Slow Cooked Pot Roast

Family Favorite Slow Cooked Pot Roast

“This was the first recipe my mother-in-law ever taught me to make for her darling boy. It's now the favorite of both my sons. It makes the most delicious gravy! It's so simple that I almost feel guilty taking credit for how wonderful it is...almost!” - Teresa
Pot Roast Beef Stroganoff

Pot Roast Beef Stroganoff

“A homestyle comfort food pot roast take on beef stroganoff using slowly braised, fall apart tender, beef which is smothered in a super tasty, umami packed mushroom, onion, paprika and sour cream sauce!” - Kevin
Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Veggies

Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Veggies

“For me it’s about getting folks to the table together to share a meal and share their lives with one another. Now, go cook something!” - Stacey
Coca Cola Pot Roast

Coca Cola Pot Roast

“Our table was usually filled with more friends and family than our immediate family of 5. There was always laughter and storytelling, and everyone walked away from the table full. Very full. Too full. It was standard Sunday dinner routine. This coca-cola pot roast takes me back to my Sunday dinner roots. It’s a comforting place to be.” - Melissa
Asian Inspired Pot Roast

Asian Inspired Pot Roast

“I can’t help it. I love the flavors of soy, onion, ginger, and beef. Mix them together and I end up happy every time no matter the recipe. This roast is one that I make which feels like a treat for myself.” - Christy
Gingersnap Pot Roast

Gingersnap Pot Roast

“My grandmother used to make this for us kids when we were younger. She has given us kids the recipe so that we can put our own spin on it. But like I say if it ain't broke don't fix it. I stick to the recipe myself. Enjoy it, let me know how you like it.” - Debbie
Perfect Pot Roast

Perfect Pot Roast

“This pot roast turns out perfectly every time and has lots of gravy. Wonderful fall/winter comfort food!” - Sue