Creamy Mushroom Beef Chuck Roast Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
781 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Mushroom Beef Chuck Roast Recipe
Description
The Creamy Mushroom Beef Chuck Roast Recipe centers around a large chuck roast browned to develop a deep flavor base, then cooked with sliced mushrooms and onions. The use of both dry onion soup mix and canned cream of mushroom soup combines to create a savory, creamy sauce that bathes the roast. Cooking is started at a high oven temperature and then lowered for a slow braise, allowing the meat to become tender enough to pull apart with a fork. The mushrooms and onions cooked alongside the roast absorb juices, which are then whisked into a thick, savory gravy served over the beef.
This roast is best served as a main dish accompanied by the rich mushroom gravy. It pairs well with mashed potatoes, noodles, or roasted vegetables, providing a filling and flavorful meal. The slow cooking method amplifies the depth of flavor and transforms a straightforward set of ingredients into a cohesive dish.
Allowing the roast to cook slowly at 325°F after the initial high-temperature sear preserves moisture and tenderness. The gravy can be made in double quantity if desired to enhance the richness. Browning the meat in olive oil prior to roasting is essential for good flavor development. This recipe also offers a slow cooker adaptation by browning the roast before transferring it with the other ingredients to the slow cooker for an easy set-it-and-forget-it option.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- one grams white mushroom or cremini mushrooms
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- one ounce dry onion soup mix package
- two .75 ounce cream of mushroom soup can of
- 1 1/4 cups water
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 °F.
- Heat a skillet or the Dutch oven over medium heat with the olive oil it. Place the chuck roast in and brown on all sides in the hot oil. Place into the Dutch oven or lidded roaster.
- Place the mushrooms and onion around the chuck roast.
- Whisk together the soups and the water until as smooth as possible ( it usually is chunky a bit, that's ok!) Pour over the roast.
- Place the lid on top of the roaster/Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 20 minutes then turn down the oven to 325°F.
- Cook for another 4-5 hours until the roast pulls apart easily when touched with a fork.
- Remove and plate. Whisk together the mushrooms and onions and drippings to make a gravy. Serve over the beef.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with the olive oil it. Place the chuck roast in and brown on all sides in the hot oil. Place into the slow cooker.
- Place the mushrooms and onion around the chuck roast.
- Whisk together the soups and the water until as smooth as possible ( it usually is chunky a bit, that's ok!) Pour over the roast and place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook for 8-10 hours on low until the roast pulls apart easily when touched with a fork.
- Remove and plate. Whisk together the mushrooms and onions and drippings to make a gravy. Serve over the beef.
Notes
- Brown the chuck roast on all sides in olive oil before slow cooking for better flavor.
- Cook the roast at 400°F first, then lower to 325°F for 4-5 hours to ensure tender meat.
- The gravy made from the mushroom and onion drippings can be doubled to increase sauce quantity.
- A slow cooker method is available: brown the roast, then cook with mushrooms, onions, and soup mixture in the slow cooker.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 781 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 781kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 77g | 154% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 273mg | 91% |
| Sodium | 1794mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 1419mg | 30% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8.4mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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