Copycat Bob Evans Pot Roast is a complete meal made in a Dutch oven. This recipe starts on the stove and then transfers to the oven with all the vegetables, making its own sauce. It’s the best way to enjoy homemade Sunday dinner food anytime!
Have you heard of Bob Evans Restaurants? They are an American chain created in 1948 that is now known as Bob Evans Farm. This great recipe for the juicy and tender Pot Roast is an iconic item on their menu, considered their best recipe by many, as well as their hearty breakfast items like “breakfast of everything”.
This tender beef roast recipe requires the roast to be stewed and then cooked in the oven for more than 2 hours, making it super moist and tasty. Packed with celery, parsnips, carrots, and fresh herbs and spices, this roast is an excellent family meal.
This pot roast recipe is easily prepared in advance, so go ahead and get it going on Sunday morning, and enjoy the rest of your day. Simply reheat and serve when your guests arrive for Sunday night dinner.
If your family loves pot roasting
as much as mine, try Fuggedaboutit Roast, Pork Roast, and Sauerkraut, or this Mississippi Crock Pot Roast.
Why you’ll love this pot roast recipe from Bob Evans
When the aroma of the pot roast fills the air, your family will begin to ask “when is dinner?” This full Sunday pot dinner isn’t a quick meal to make, but the key to this ancient Southern recipe is the long cooking time. I promise it’s worth the wait!
It’s a great way to gather the family around the table, and it’s also a wonderful Christmas meal, it’s all cooked together, main course, side dishes, it’s all there!
Bob Evans Pot Roast Recipe Ingredients
For exact measurements and more detailed cooking instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post
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- Chuck roast – My chuck roast weighed between 3 and 4 pounds. I estimate about half a pound of meat per person. When choosing a roast, cuts of meat can make a real difference in tenderness. Ask your butcher if you can’t find a roast of chuck.
- Pepper – I like to use freshly ground black pepper, but any kind of pepper will work.
- Salt – I normally cook with sea salt, but table salt will also work.
- Oil – My preference is extra virgin olive oil, but any type of oil will work.
- Onions – I used 2 medium onions that I cut into 1″ pieces. Any type of onion will work; white, Vidalia or even red.
- Celery – I used 2 celery ribs, diced. Celery is a must when roasted in a pot that really adds a pleasant flavor.
- Garlic – Chopped fresh garlic is best, but if you have garlic jars in your refrigerator, go ahead and use it.
- Tomato paste – Any type of canned tomato paste will work.
- Thyme – Fresh or dried thyme will work. Use 1 teaspoon of dry for every 1 tablespoon of fresh.
- Bay leaves – Bay leaves actually add a pleasant flavor, so don’t skip them.
- – Red wine adds depth to the flavor of the pot roast. Cooking sherry also works well. If you don’t have any of these on hand or prefer not to cook with alcohol, you can easily use meat broth instead.
- Meat broth – Store-bought beef broth works well in this recipe. I usually opt for low-sodium options.
Dry red wine
Red potatoes –
- If you can’t find small red potatoes, you can use any potato and cut it into small pieces
- Parsnips – Parsnips add a pleasant sweetness to the roast. Cut them into 2″ pieces so that the pieces are pleasant and soft.
- Carrots – Carrots also add sweetness to roasting. I cut them into 2″ pieces like parsnips. Baby carrots will also work.
- Red wine vinegar adds some flavor to the cooking broth
- Parsley – Fresh parsley is better, but if it’s only dried, that’s fine.
- – Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Red wine vinegar –
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Salt and pepper
How to make Bob Evans’ slow-cooked pot roast recipe
A little stew on the stove and then this Bob Evans roast beef is cooked nice and tender in the oven. This is one of the best Bob Evans Copycat recipes, you will make it again and again.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Dry the roast and
tie it at 2″ intervals
with the kitchen string.
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Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons pepper and 1
1/2 teaspoons salt
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In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil and add the roast. Brown on all sides and remove from the pot.
Add the onions, celery and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes. Cook until onions are golden brown.
Add tomato paste, garlic, thyme and bay leaves, and cook for one minute
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Pour the wine, stirring to loosen the small brown pieces from the bottom of the pan. Add the broth and stir.
Return the golden roast to the Dutch oven. Place the potatoes, carrots and parsnips around the roast and bring to a boil.
Transfer pot to bake and bake for 2-2 1/2 hours, or until roasting is tender. Remove the roast from the
pan and
cover to keep it warm
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Discard the bay leaves from the pan and untie the fat from the liquid. Put the Dutch oven back on the stove once more and boil the cooking juices.
Cook for about 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by half. Add vinegar and parsley.
Cut the roast and assemble with vegetables on a serving plate and with the additional sauce on the side
. Tip: If you prefer a thicker sauce over the sauce this
recipe provides, simply mix one or two tablespoons of water with the same amount of cornstarch and add to the sauce to thicken it.
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FAQs
about
Bob Evans Pot Roast
What’s in the Bob Evans Pot Roast? Bob Evans roast beef is made with chuck roast, celery, carrots, fresh herbs and seasonings and is cooked in a combination of beef broth, red wine and tomato paste.
Do you have to brown a roast before putting it in the cooking pot? To make a juicy roast you don’t necessarily have to brown it before placing it in the cooking pot. However, burning or browning the roast will help the meat develop more intense flavors.
How can I add flavor to my pot roast? There are many ways to add flavor to a pot roast. You can add more onions, garlic or shallots while cooking in the oven. You can add a variety of fresh or dried herbs or spices like cayenne pepper or fresh dill.
How do you make a wet pot roast? If you don’t want your pot roast to dry out, it’s best not to overcook it. Invest in a meat thermometer to make sure it cooks to the right temperature. Make sure there is plenty of sauce and cover it several times while cooking for a good tender roast.
Can I do this in the clay pot? Yes, instead of placing the roast and vegetables in a Dutch oven, you can place them in the slow cooker and simmer them for 6-8 hours. Slow cooker roast is always a hit at dinner time!
SUBSTITUTIONS
Remember that this is published as an imitation recipe for Bob Evans Fork Tender Pot Roast, trying to bring you as close as possible to the flavors you will enjoy in your restaurant. Of course, when you do it at home, you can change it to your liking.
- To change things up a bit, try using different vegetables. Instead of carrots and parsnips use sweet potatoes and zucchini. Or try a variety of different herbs like rosemary or sage.
- Using different types of broth, whether chicken or vegetable, will work in this recipe, but alter the taste.
- Would you rather be served this meal with mashed potatoes? Omit the potatoes in the recipe and make some mashed potatoes instead. Be sure to serve this meal with a soft roll to absorb all that delicious sauce too!
Tips and tricks
Be sure to seal the pot roast
before placing it in the Dutch oven to maximize the flavor potential
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Leftover pot roast can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days or frozen. I like to freeze leftovers in individual portions so I can easily grab a meal for myself when I don’t feel like cooking.
MORE COMFORT FOOD RECIPES TO LOVE Is
there anything better? Comfort food is different for all of us, and most of the time it takes us back to our childhood.
- Baked and stuffed pork chops (pictured above)
- Crockpot Roast & Rice
- Grandma’s Oat Raisin Cookies
- Pork loin with balsamic cranberry sauce
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Salisbury Steak Meatballs
- Beef and noodles
Fried chicken fillet
Bob Evan’s imitation recipes are always fun to make and even better to eat. This complete pot roast recipe is the perfect Sunday dinner, the best comfort food.
