The long cooking time allows the meat to absorb the flavors of the broth, seasonings and herbs. Adding vegetables to the pot roast makes it a complete, one-pot meal. Classic options include ...
Heat a heavy cast iron pot on the hob to medium-high heat. Heat the oven to 150oC/gas mark. Season the beef well and sear in the dry pot until all sides are browned. Add the onions to the pot and ...
Cover pot, transfer to oven and roast for up to 4 hours. Check on it after the first 2 hours and then, an hour later. Once it’s been cooking for 3 hours, you may want to check it more often.