Danny's Ultra-Tender, Rustic Pot Roast in the Dutch Oven

Winter’s around the corner, and I think everybody needs a kick-ass pot roast in their pocket! In this video, I’ll show you my favorite rustic pot roast recipe—made low and slow in a cast iron Dutch oven for ultra-tender beef, perfectly textured veggies, and a velvety, layered sauce guaranteed to warm your soul.

I walk you through every step: prepping fresh aromatics (garlic, onion, celery, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves), searing the chuck roast to lock in moisture, and building an incredible sauce with beef broth, dry red wine, Worcestershire, tomato paste, and smoked paprika. I also share my best braising tips, like when to add the root vegetables for ideal texture and how a final splash of Dijon mustard takes the flavor up a notch.

You’ll see me manage smoke and searing in my kitchen (with a few laughs and honest moments), walk you through ingredient choices, and test everything for tenderness and taste before serving up the final dish. Whether you’re new to braising or a comfort food fan, you’ll find plenty of practical advice—and maybe a new family favorite!

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0:00 Intro
0:46 Prepping Aromatics & Veggies
2:24 Seasoning and Searing Chuck Roast
4:59 Building a Flavorful Base
9:04 Adding Beef, Herbs & Starting Oven Braise
11:11 Two-Hour Check: Adding Potatoes & Carrots
14:17 Testing Tenderness + Extra Cook Time
15:18 3.5 Hours In: The Big Reveal
16:54 Shredding Beef & Adding Final Flavor
18:19 Time to Taste: Serving, Texture & Why It’s a Must-Try
21:46 Outro & Thanks for Watching