Description
This Oven Chuck Roast Recipe creates a tender and flavorful chuck roast dish that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes and mushroom shallot gravy for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 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 1/2 cups (362 g) beef broth, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- Mashed potatoes
- Mushroom shallot gravy
Instructions
- Prepare the Roast: Let the chuck roast sit at room temperature, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Roast: Brown the roast in a Dutch oven, then set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: Saute onions and garlic in the pot.
- Add Liquid and Roast: Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and add thyme. Return the roast to the pot.
- Braise: Cover and cook in the oven for 3 ½ to 4 hours until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the roast rest, then shred or slice and serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Notes
- Make sure the liquid covers about halfway up the sides of the roast to keep it moist.
- You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the pot for a complete meal.