18 Pot Roast Recipes That Rival Grandma’s

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Pot roast with carrots and quartered potatoes topped with a sprig of fresh rosemary. — Instant Pot Pot Roast. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

This Instant Pot pot roast features juicy beef and tender veggies in a flavorful broth. This comfort food is made weeknight-friendly with this quick and easy recipe.
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Pörkölt (Hungarian Stew)

Porkolt Hungarian stew in a white cast iron pot with a spoon. — Pörkölt (Hungarian Stew). Photo credit: Tastes Better From Scratch.

Pörkölt is a hearty and flavorful Hungarian beef stew, often called goulash in the U.S., made with simple, everyday ingredients.
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Dutch Oven Pork Roast

Slices of pork roasted drizzled with gravy and one carrot beside it. — Dutch Oven Pork Roast. Photo credit: Where Is My Spoon.

This Dutch oven pork roast is a stovetop, one-pot recipe featuring tender pork, hearty vegetables, and a rich gravy. Made with simple ingredients and minimal effort, it’s perfect for cozy family meals or special occasions.
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Slow Cooker German Pot Roast

A plate of German pot roast beef with a sauce being poured over it. — Slow Cooker German Pot Roast. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This slow cooker German Pot Roast features tender beef, rich gravy, and perfectly cooked vegetables for an all-in-one meal. Pickles and beer are the secret ingredients that transform a simple chuck roast into a flavorful and hearty dish, making it an easy and versatile family favorite.
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Slow Cooker Picadillo Pot Roast

A close up image of fully cooked slow cooker pot roast with picadillo. — Slow Cooker Picadillo Pot Roast. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

This Slow Cooker Picadillo Pot Roast is a Latin American-inspired dish featuring tender chuck roast simmered with olives, tomatoes, and vegetables in a savory seasoned broth. Perfectly served with rice, beans, and warm tortillas for a hearty, flavorful meal.
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Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast

Italian pot roast and carrots in a slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast. Photo credit: From Valerie's Kitchen.

This Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast is a hearty, comforting dish, slow-simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with tender carrots—perfect for cozy, cold-weather meals.
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Bread and Butter Pot Roast

Pot roast stuffed potato on a white plate with roast and carrots around. — Bread and Butter Pot Roast. Photo credit: The Fresh Cooky.

This savory Pot Roast is slow-cooked with hearty winter vegetables in a rich beef and wine broth until fall-apart tender. Perfect for cozy fall and winter dinners, it brings comforting aromas and flavors to your Sunday table.
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Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast

This Instant Pot French Onion Pot Roast recipe delivers a juicy, tender roast with little effort. By blending the savory taste of French onion soup with the rich flavors of pot roast, this dish is both comforting and satisfying. It’s a perfect meal for busy weeknights or special occasions!
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Electric Skillet Pot Roast

This electric skillet pot roast is a comforting twist on the classic Sunday night family meal, bringing tender, flavorful beef to your table with the convenience of skillet cooking.
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Southern Braised Pot Roast

Up close bowl of pot roast over rice with herbs and veggies. — Southern Braised Pot Roast. Photo credit: Lauren From Scratch.

This Southern-style braised pot roast is incredibly tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor! The beef is perfectly seared before being slow-cooked in a savory herb-infused braising liquid. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth dish that’s both comforting and delicious. Serve it with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for the ultimate hearty meal!
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Mississippi Pot Roast

This Mississippi Pot Roast is a simple, flavorful slow-cooked beef dish made with pepperoncini and savory seasonings. Cooked low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth tender, it’s an effortless comfort food your whole family will love.
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Traeger Pot Roast

A traditional pot roast cooked on a Traeger, offering a comforting and flavorful meal with the added bonus of smoky undertones.
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Dutch Oven Pot Roast

This succulent Dutch Oven Pot Roast, featuring vegetables cooked to perfection, is a delightful one-pot dish that any home chef can easily create. With just a few straightforward steps on the stovetop, the oven takes care of the rest, making it surprisingly simple to prepare. You'll be amazed at how effortlessly this comforting meal comes together!
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Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast

Classic Yankee pot roast cooked slowly with vegetables. — Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Delicious Slow Cooker Yankee Pot Roast that’s easy to make and full of flavor. This classic Yankee pot roast is cooked slowly in the crockpot, making it tender and flavorful. It’s a great recipe for a comforting family dinner.
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Pot Roast with Bacon

This Keto Pot Roast with Bacon is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring tender, juicy meat and an irresistible, rich bacon-infused gravy. It's a comforting low-carb recipe that takes classic pot roast to the next level.
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Slow Cooker Horseradish Pot Roast

This easy slow cooker horseradish pot roast pairs tender beef with bold horseradish, slow-cooked all day with savory mushrooms, onions, and seasonings for a hearty, flavorful Sunday dinner.
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Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast with Cranberry Sauce

Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast on a white plate. — Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast with Cranberry Sauce. Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

This Slow Cooker Balsamic Pot Roast with Cranberry Sauce is a tender, flavorful dish that melts in your mouth. Perfect for the holidays, it features a rich, savory roast complemented by a drizzle of fresh cranberry sauce — a beloved family favorite.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Red Wine

A plate of crockpot roast topped with gravy, surrounded by carrots and potatoes, garnished with parsley and complemented by rosemary sprigs. — Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

One of the best things about recipes like this slow cooker pot roast with red wine is how simple they are to prepare. This crockpot roast with hearty beef, fresh veggies, merlot, fresh herbs and more, is so good. It makes a robust and filling dinner.
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