It seems like a no-brainer, pot+roast=pot roast, and I used to do it that way. This is better. All you Pioneer Woman fans out there, you know she has a knack for making everyday things better and scary things easy so give this a try if you want to taste the best pot roast of your life!
Sear roast about 1 minute per side and then remove to plate.
05Turn heat to high and deglaze the pot adding one cup of the beef broth.
06Add Meat back to pot, followed by carrots and onions. Pour beef broth into pot to cover the meat half way. Tuck thyme and rosemary into the broth, if you are using them.
07Cover pot and roast for 3-5 hours depending on the size of your roast. For a 3 pound roast, allow 3-3 1/2 hours, for a 4 to 5 pound roast, cook for 4 to 5 hours.
08When cooking time is over, check for doneness; insert a fork into meat, the fork should go in very easily and the meat should be very tender.
09Remove to cutting board and slice against the grain.