Marry Me Pot Roast Recipe (Tender and Flavor Packed)

One bite of this marry me pot roast, and someone might just drop to one knee! Tender, fall-apart chuck roast slow-braised in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. It’s the kind of meal that turns an ordinary Sunday dinner into a proposal-worthy meal.

How to Make Marry Me Pot Roast

This marry me pot roast comes together with minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor every single time. Serve it over mashed potatoes, with fried cabbage, or pile it onto a crusty roll for a sandwich you won’t stop thinking about.

1. Prep the Roast: Preheat the oven to 300ºF. Pat the chuck roast very dry with paper towels, then generously season all sides of it with salt and pepper.
2. Sear: Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stove, and add the sun-dried tomato oil. Add the roast and sear on each side for 3-4 minutes, until a deep crust has formed. Remove to a plate and set aside.
3. Start the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium, then add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until very fragrant. Whisk in the flour and brown bits to create a sauce with so much flavor.
4. Add Broth: Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth and fully combined.
5. Stir in Remaining Ingredients: Add the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and paprika, and whisk to combine. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
6. Cook: Return the roast to the pot. Cover with lid and cook in the oven for 3.5-5 hours, or until the meat is very tender and easily shreds. Remove the meat to a plate, cover with aluminum foil, and set aside. Discard any excess fat that may have accumulated in the pot.
7. Mix Cream and Cheese: Combine the cream and parmesan in a small bowl.
8. Add Cream, Shred and Serve: Slowly whisk the cream cheese mixture into the Dutch oven. Return the marry me pot roast meat to the pot, shred, and serve garnished with fresh basil.

More Marry Me Recipes to Try

The marry me sauce is just too good to use once, so here are a few more recipes featuring that same irresistible flavor.