Carrots, Coleslaw & Cornbread 🍖🌽
The ultimate Sunday comfort food feast!
📝 Ingredients :
For the Pot Roast (the ultimate slow cooked comfort food)
3–4 lb chuck roast – perfect for the best tender pot roast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
For the Herbed Potatoes & Carrots (a true hearty family dinner side)
1½ lbs baby gold potatoes
3 cups carrots, cut into chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp dried thyme
For the Creamy Coleslaw (a fresh classic BBQ side dish)
3 cups shredded cabbage
½ cup shredded carrots
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Cornbread (the ultimate easy homemade cornbread)
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs
⅓ cup melted butter
🍽️ ** How to Make It :**
1️⃣ Sear the Roast for Maximum Flavor:
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast generously with salt and pepper, then sear 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned. This step locks in juices and builds flavor for the best tender pot roast and a true comfort food classic.
2️⃣ Slow Cook to Perfection:
Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté briefly. Pour in beef broth, water, Worcestershire, thyme, and rosemary. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours (or 8 hours in a slow cooker) until fork-tender. This creates that fall-apart texture for a slow cooked Sunday dinner and ultimate hearty family meal.
3️⃣ Add Potatoes & Carrots:
In the last 90 minutes of cooking, add baby potatoes and carrots to the pot. Let them soak up all that savory broth for the perfect one pot dinner idea and true homestyle comfort food flavor.
4️⃣ Bake the Cornbread:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown. This gives you the best homemade cornbread with a soft center and crispy edges—total comfort food win.
5️⃣ Prepare the Coleslaw & Serve:
Mix cabbage, carrots, mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Chill 30 minutes before serving. Slice or shred the pot roast, spoon broth over the top, and plate with herbed potatoes, carrots, coleslaw, and warm cornbread for the ultimate Sunday dinner idea and unforgettable classic comfort food feast.
Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes | serving : 6 person
Calories: ~780 per serving | Protein: ~55g per serving