Tender and delicious, this classic pot roast recipe makes an incredible wholesome dinner. Make the easy gravy and sit down to feast. It's perfect for a holiday table or a celebratory family meal. Serve with the carrots and potatoes that cook right alongside.

Chuck roast is a tough, flavorful cut that needs slow and gentle cooking to soften the connective tissue, cartilage, and tendons that are typical of this part of the animal. It's perfect for a pot roast that simmers in the oven for several hours as you go about your business—keeping that braising liquid at least halfway up the side of the pot keeps it nice and tender and flavorful. As it's a cut low in fat, the silky gravy complements the texture and flavors, but if you want to skip the gravy simply use the yielded juices to moisten the meat after you've carved it.