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Chuck Roast in Oven

This foolproof recipe has everything you need to know to make a delicious and tender fall-apart Chuck Roast in the Oven.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 749 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.8 kg chuck roast
  • 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 5 shallots (peeled)
  • 2 large carrots (peeled and cut in chunks)
  • ½ head swede peeled and cut in chunks)
  • 2 large parsnips peeled and cut in chunks)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 prigs thyme
  • 100 ml red wine
  • 750 ml chicken or beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 170 ℃ (340°F).
  2. Heat a Dutch oven or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and let it get hot. Once the oil is hot, add the chuck roast to the skillet or Dutch oven.
  4. Sear it for 2-3 minutes on each side, until it is nicely browned.
  5. Remove the roast from the skillet or Dutch oven and set it aside.
  6. Lower the heat to medium-low, and sauté the shallots or onions along with the garlic for a few minutes.
  7. Add the carrots, swede/rutabaga, and parsnip to the pan and sauté them for a few more minutes.
  8. Stir in the red wine and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Add the stock along with the chuck roast, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and thyme, and then bring the pan to a boil.
  10. Cover the Dutch oven or the skillet with a lid or tin foil, making sure it is tightly sealed, and place it in the preheated oven.
  11. Cook the chuck roast for about 3 ½ to 4 hours, or until they are tender and fall apart easily when touched with a fork. Cooking time will depend on the size of your roast.
  12. You'll want to check on it periodically to make sure there is enough liquid to cook the chuck roast (you can add a bit of water or stock if needed). 
  13. Remove the bay leaves and thyme, check the seasoning, and add some more salt if necessary before serving.

Notes

  • Chuck roast is a flavorful cut of meat, but it still needs plenty of seasoning to taste its best. Be generous with the salt and pepper to really bring out the natural flavors of the meat.
  • While a roasting pan or baking dish will work just fine for cooking a chuck roast in the oven, a Dutch oven is an excellent option for achieving even heat distribution. The heavy, thick walls of a Dutch oven trap in heat and moisture, resulting in a perfectly cooked roast every time.
  • For a juicy and flavorful pot roast, consider searing your beef first over high heat until it browns on both sides.
  • It's important to note that the cooking time for your beef chuck roast may vary depending on your oven. When it's done, the meat should be so tender that it easily falls apart and can be cut with a fork.

Nutrition Information

Calories 749kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 69g (138%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 234mg (78%) Sodium 864mg (36%) Potassium 1618mg (46%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4093IU (82%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749

% Daily Value*

Calories 749kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 69g 138%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 234mg 78%
Sodium 864mg 36%
Potassium 1618mg 34%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4093IU 82%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.