Description
This Classic Oven Chuck Roast is a comforting dish that features tender beef and savory ingredients. With simple preparation and rich flavors, it’s ideal for dinner gatherings or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chuck roast, 3 to 4 pounds
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 ½ cups (362 g) beef broth, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, optional
- mashed potatoes
- mushroom shallot gravy
Instructions
- Remove the chuck roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Pat the roast dry with paper towels, then season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the sliced onion to the pot, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes while scraping up browned bits.
- Add smashed garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Add fresh thyme sprigs, if desired.
- Return the roast to the pot along with any juices.
- Check the liquid level; it should be halfway up the roast. Add more beef stock if needed.
- Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven, cooking for 3 ½ to 4 hours or until fork-tender, flipping the roast halfway through.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes. Gently pull apart to serve.
Notes
Letting the roast reach room temperature will ensure even cooking.
Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or celery for added flavor and nutrition.
Resting the meat helps retain its juices, making it more flavorful.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
