What’s better than a hearty pot roast dinner on a cold day? The aroma of it simmering fills the kitchen with warmth. It’s a classic recipe where an inexpensive, tougher cut of beef, like chuck roast, is slowly cooked in a Dutch oven or slow cooker. After a few hours, the meat is tender, juicy, and flavorful. These pot roast dinner ideas are perfect for a cozy family dinner or when entertain friends. Make sure to serve it with dinner rolls or crusty bread for dipping the delicious gravy too.
Flavor Filled Pot Roast
“The smell of steak seasoning reminded me of the smell of porketta, which is my favorite choice for meat. I decided to try to use the seasoning on a roast. I wanted to be hands-free all day so I chose the Crock Pot to do the cooking. Wow, my house smelled amazing all day and the taste was to die for. It fell apart in my mouth and had this unique delicious wonderful flavor.” – Deneece
Pot Roast With Sour Cream Gravy
“An easy and delicious way to sneak in some veggies!” – Liz
Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast
“Don’t let the butter scare you! This roast was so delicious and moist. It has become a family favorite. You can make a side dish of mashed potatoes or rice. There is plenty of juice.” – Elizabeth
Pot Roast
“This is true comfort food! My mother-in-law told me about this almost 20 years ago and I haven’t made pot roast any other way since then. We love it.” – Donna
Best Ever Pot Roast with Boursin Mashed Potatoes
“This is so tender, delicious, and flavorful! I could eat this all day every day and it might be even better the next day.” – Samantha
Crock Pot Roast With Gravy
“This always makes a tender roast and the gravy is sooo good. I usually use a chuck roast or sirloin tip, whatever is on sale.” – Gretchen
Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Pot Roast
“I love slow cooked cuts of beef. They are very easy to make and come out melt-in-your-mouth tender. I keep on experimenting with different ingredients every time. All of my experiments so far have turned out tasting good and this one here is one of the best.” – Hanan
Granny Grant’s Crock Pot “Pot” Roast
“As long as I can remember, my mom has made a pot roast in the Crock Pot using this recipe. I’ve tweaked it a bit over the years. My family is always excited when it’s pot roast night. I’m excited because dinner cooked while I was working!” – Fran
Easiest Pot Roast With Rich Gravy
“You only need five ingredients and some seasoning to make this super easy pot roast. No pre-cooking or browning required. It’s a small effort for something to enjoy after a long day or shoveling snow. A family favorite for years.” – Betsy
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.” – Debbie