Description
This Classic Oven Chuck Roast is a must-try for any home cook. With its tender meat and rich flavor from fresh thyme and savory broth, it’s a fantastic choice for a hearty, home-cooked meal that everyone will love.
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 allow it to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Pat the roast dry using paper towels and 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. Add the roast and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer the roast to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium, add the sliced onion, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
- Add the smashed garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well. Add the thyme if desired.
- Return the roast to the pot along with any juices.
- Check the liquid level and add more beef broth if necessary.
- Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 ½ to 4 hours, flipping the roast halfway through, until tender.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Then pull the roast apart gently.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes and mushroom shallot gravy.
Notes
For best results, allow the roast to rest after cooking to retain moisture.
Adjust seasoning and broth to suit your taste preference.
Serve with hearty side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg