Samantha Nicole It literally can’t get any easier than the Easiest Pot Roast. It’s impossible. All it requires is a roast, salt, pepper, and a little oil for browning. Nothing else. Brown the meat, roast it, and bam! Done! You don’t even need a pot! Then you can dig into the rich, beefy delicious decadence of the Easiest Pot Roast and enjoy it to the fullest. No sweat required!
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 pound) pot roast
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, crushed or ground
- 2 tablespoons oil
Directions
Step 1 –Transfer the roast from the refrigerator about 60 minutes before cooking.
Step 2 –Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 3 –Season the roast with the salt and the pepper.
Step 4 –In a very large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Step 5 –Add the roast to the hot oil and brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6 –Transfer the roast to a wire rack on a baking sheet.
Step 7 –Bake the roast for approximately 25-30 minutes for every pound of meat, removing the roast from the oven when it’s approximately 10 degrees shy of medium doneness, which is about 145 degrees F (the roast will continue to cook while it rests). For a 3-pound roast, cook for about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Step 8 –Let the roast rest for at least 15 minutes, tented in aluminum foil to keep warm.
Step 9 –Carve and serve.
