Beef Pot Roast

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Heat a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, then sear meat in the center of the pan for 4 minutes. Turn meat over with tongs; sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove meat from the pot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Arrange onion, garlic, and 1 bay leaf in the bottom of the pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Return meat to the pan, place remaining bay leaf on top of meat, and cover. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue cooking until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the roast should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Transfer roast to a platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and top with onions and gravy. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS