The Easiest Beef Roast for Three Delicious Dinners

In this house, I always keep things simple—especially when it comes to meal prep. One of my go-to dishes that I make at least once a month is a classic beef roast. Why? Because it's easy, it’s versatile, and it gives me three nights' worth of different dinners with minimal effort.

I start by searing the beef in my favorite cast iron skillet. There’s just something about that perfect crust that locks in all the flavor and juices. Once that’s done, I toss the roast into my crockpot with some onions, garlic, carrots, small red potatoes, and celery. Then, I let it cook low and slow all day while I take care of the rest of my day.

The best part? The leftovers! After we enjoy a delicious beef roast dinner, I pull some of the leftover meat out to make tostadas or tacos the next night (who doesn’t love a good taco night?). By the third night, it’s time to turn whatever’s left into a comforting soup—perfect for using up all the remaining veggies too!

Three nights of hearty, delicious meals from one simple roast. That’s the kind of easy meal prep I live for!

Here’s how I make it:

Simple Beef Roast Recipe Serves: 6–8

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lb. beef chuck roast

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4–5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

• 6 small red potatoes, halved

• 3 celery stalks, cut into chunks

• 1 cup beef broth

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instructions:

1. Sear the roast: Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the roast generously with salt and pepper. Sear each side for 2–3 minutes until browned and a crust forms.

2. Prep the crockpot: While the roast is searing, add the onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and celery to the bottom of your crockpot. Sprinkle in the thyme and rosemary.

3. Add the roast: Place the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables. Pour the beef broth over the roast.

4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours (or on high for 4–5 hours) until the beef is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.

5. Serve: Enjoy a classic beef roast dinner with the vegetables on the first night!

Now for the fun part—leftovers! Here’s how I turn the remaining beef into two more easy meals:

Night 2: Tostadas or Tacos

• Shred some of the leftover beef and serve it on tostada shells or in taco tortillas. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, salsa, avocado, or cheese.

Night 3: Hearty Beef Soup

• Use the remaining beef and veggies to make a soup. Add any extra broth, a can of diced tomatoes, and some extra seasonings to taste. Simmer everything for about 20 minutes, and dinner is done!

What’s your favorite dish to turn into multiple meals? Let me know in the comments!

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