Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (2024)

Home » Recipes » Dinner Ideas » Beef Chuck Roast Recipe

Published: Modified: by Isabel Laessig

Share

Pin

Share

Tweet

This post may contain paid links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

My Beef Chuck Roast Recipe is the perfect Sunday Supper dish. It’s easy to prep, cooks all in one pot with carrots and potatoes, and braises low and slow in the oven until it’s fall-apart tender. Set up this delicious Sunday Roast in minutes at the start of the day, and enjoy a beautiful pot roast for dinner!

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (1)
Jump to:
  • Chuck Roast
  • Chuck Roast Recipe Ingredients
  • Beef Chuck Roast Recipes Seasoning
  • Recipe for Chuck Roast
  • Chuck Roast Recipes Tips
  • Chuck Roast Recipes FAQs
  • Cooking Time for Chuck Roast
  • Beef Chuck Roast Internal Temperature
  • Sunday Roast Vegetables
  • Chuck Roast Recipes
  • What to do with Leftover Chuck Roast
  • What to serve with Chuck Roast
  • Recipe
  • Reviews

Chuck Roast

There is nothing like smelling this delicious beef chuck recipe cooking all day long, then sitting down to enjoy it with the family.

Let me tell you, this is the best Sunday pot roast recipe I have ever made. It is so flavorful, moist, and fall-apart tender. Every bite melts in your mouth!

This dish is perfect for enjoying with your family or feeding a crowd. It’s a beautiful dinner during the week, as Sunday dinner ideas, and on busy days and special occasions.

I love this recipe and guarantee you will, too. It’s one of our most popular dishes for a reason! My other favorite comfort food dishes are my slow cooker short ribs and my quesabirria tacos.

We made this recipe and it was awesome! I am not usually a fan of roasts but it was fall apart tender and so moist. Will make again!

Jessica on Pinterest
Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (2)

Chuck Roast Recipe Ingredients

  • boneless beef chuck roast
  • unsalted butter
  • vegetable oil
  • large yellow onion peeled and cut into large wedges
  • garlic cloves peeled
  • whole carrots
  • celery stalks cut into large pieces
  • potatoes cut into large pieces
  • fresh rosemary dried rosemary
  • bay leaves
  • tomato paste
  • red wine
  • beef stock
  • salt and pepper to taste

Chuck roast is one of the most inexpensive cuts of beef, but braise it low and slow, and it melts in your mouth and is so tender.

This is what makes Angus chuck roast the best meat for pot roast. They’re budget-friendly and perfectly sized for feeding larger families with leftovers to spare.

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (3)

Beef Chuck Roast Recipes Seasoning

Pot roast seasoning is best kept simple. All you need is salt and pepper! Pat the beef dry and generously season it on all sides. If you want to add more flavor, try my roast beef seasoning or rosemary salt seasoning.

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (4)

Recipe for Chuck Roast

  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Season the beef on all sides with salt and pepper. You want to give it a good coating of seasoning for the best flavor.
    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (5)
  2. In a large Dutch oven, place the butter and vegetable oil over medium high heat. Once hot and the butter is melted, add the seasoned beef and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (6)
  3. Toss together the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, rosemary in the pan. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Stir in the tomato paste and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (7)
  4. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (8)
  5. Place the seared beef back in the pan and top with the beef stock and add bay leaves.
    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (9)
  6. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook until the beef is tender and shreds easily, about 4 hours. Note that all oven times vary, so yours may cook more quickly. Check at the 3 hour mark using an instant read meat thermometer.
    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (10)
  7. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with desired sides.

Chuck Roast Recipes Tips

  1. Leave the beef to reach room temperature before cooking. I always recommend you allow your beef to come to room temperature before cooking it so it can cook evenly and beautifully. It will take about 2 hours to come to room temperature.
  2. Even if you think it’s too much, generously season the beef!Trust us, for that beautiful browned exterior, you want plenty of salt and pepper.
  3. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.When you deglaze the pot with red wine, scrape those brown bits at the bottom. That’s flavor!
  4. Use whole carrots so they don’t get mushy. If you use carrot slices, they will cook too long and get mushy. No one likes mushy carrots!
  5. Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes. They’re hearty enough to cook along with the beef without getting mushy.
  6. This dish is perfect over mashed potatoes. The delicious beef gravy seeping into creamy mashed potatoes is a beautiful thing. My family won’t have it served any other way!

Made it for a nice family dinner with my in laws and my MIL asked for the recipe because it was so good! If that’s not a sign of a good recipe, I don’t know what is

@mwinner6

Chuck Roast Recipes FAQs

What is Chuck roast?

Beef Chuck Roast is a cut from the beef shoulder, neck, and upper arm area of the cow. Other names for chuck roast include chuck eye, chuck roll, and even just pot roast.

What is the difference between Chuck roast vs. shoulder roast?

They come from the same area, but the beef shoulder cut is leaner than Chuck beef. It’s better for carving into slices. Only chuck beef will execute the “pulled” texture of this dish.

What is the best cut of beef for slow cooking?

Chuck Roast – so, so tender, shreds apart and melts in your mouth.
Bottom round or top round beef – leaner cut and good to use to slice your beef. Beef Brisket – a fattier choice that gets very tender, but can still be sliced for serving. Try my Easy Brisket Recipe (slow cooker or Instant Pot).

The easiest, best tasting pot roast ever in my 40 years of trying….. 👍♥

Diane on Pinterest

Cooking Time for Chuck Roast

All oven times vary. Because of this, I recommend using a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your roast periodically throughout the cooking process. Your roast may cook more quickly than mine! Check the temp and tenderness at the 3-hour mark. You may find it’s cooked through and shredded easily early.

Beef Chuck Roast Internal Temperature

Your pot roast should reach an internal temperature of at least 195°. I recommend cooking the beef until it is fall-apart tender.

How long to cook chuck roast in the oven at 350˚F: Cook a 4 lb. cut of beef low and slow for over 4 hours. This gives it plenty of time to soak in all the wonderful flavors and become completely moist and fork-tender.

Check out our Chart to cook this Sunday Roast to perfection.

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (11)

Sunday Roast Vegetables

You can add a whole variety of different veggies to this recipe! I like to add:

  • Potatoes
  • Onions (white or yellow work best)
  • Carrots
  • Celery

Not only do the vegetables taste amazing, but it’s a great way to make your side dishes at the same time as the main course. One-pot meals are so convenient.

If you want to elevate your dining experience, this beef tenderloin recipe is amazing!

Chuck Roast Recipes

Try more of our Best Beef Chuck Roast Recipes!

  • Slow Cooker Beef Roast: Feed a crowd deliciously with the perfect comfort food. Set and forget this delicious chuck tender roast recipe on low heat for eight hours, then enjoy an incredible fall-apart meal and tender vegetables in an abundance of flavorful gravy.
  • Instant Pot Pot Roast: The BEST hearty Winter comfort food – easy to prepare and makes a great holiday meal!
  • Sirloin Tip Roast: If you have yet to try this dish, you’re going to want to run to get the ingredients for it. It’s delicious, juicy, fork-tender, and so flavorful.
  • Mississippi Pot Roast: You need five ingredients and a slow cooker, and you are all set to make this delicious dish. The ranch dressing, pepperoncini peppers, and au jus gravy add so much flavor.

If you are looking for the best pork chop recipe, my smothered pork chops are super easy to make and amazing!

Made this for dinner last night it was so good. I think it was the best chuck roast I have ever made, so tender.

Brenda

What to do with Leftover Chuck Roast

  • Steak Nachos: I love using leftovers to make this delicious recipe
  • Roast Beef Sandwiches
  • Creamy Penne Pasta with Beef
  • Pot Roast Sandwich

What to serve with Chuck Roast

  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Green Bean Almondine
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Try serving toasted sprouted bread, dinner rolls, or garlic bread.
Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (12)

See the everyone is talking about!

Recipe

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (13)

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe

Isabel Laessig

Our Beef Chuck Roast is braised slowly to create a wonderfully tender and flavorful meal!

4.52 from 496 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Main

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 316 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Dutch Oven or heavy stockpot

Ingredients

  • 4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled and cut into large wedges
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled or 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 6 carrots whole
  • 2 celery stalks cut into large pieces
  • 4 potatoes cut into large pieces
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons of dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 ounce tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Conversions

See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Season the beef on all sides with salt and pepper.

  • In a large Dutch oven, place the butter and vegetable oil over medium high heat.

    Once hot and the butter is melted, add the seasoned beef and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.

  • Toss together the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, rosemary in the pan. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.

    Stir in the tomato paste and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  • Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  • Place the seared beef back in the pan and top with the beef stock and add bay leaves.

  • Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook until the beef is tender and shreds easily, about 4 hours.

    Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with desired sides.

Video

Notes

We love using whole carrots so they don’t get mushy. Do not use carrot slices as they will cook for too long and get super mushy.

While we love all potatoes, yukon gold or russet potatoes, are our favorite to all to our beef chuck roast as they are hearty enough to cook along with the beef without getting mushy.

Make sure to sear the beef on all sides. This will ensure a juicy pot roast.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 821mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5265IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4.2mg

Keyword beef chuck roast recipe, chuck roast, chuck roast recipe, chuck roast recipes

Did you try this recipe?Tag on social and leave a comment below!

More Dinner Ideas

  • Air Fryer Ham
  • Lobster Ravioli Recipe
  • Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
  • Buttermilk Chicken
Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (18)

About Isabel Laessig

Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

» About Me

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Doug Baker says

    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (19)
    Oops, I just noticed the “searing” instruction at the beginning!
    Thank you again for your wonderful ideas and recipe’s!

    Reply

    • Isabel Laessig says

      Thanks so much, Doug! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

  2. Buttercup says

    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (20)
    Delicious! Made it for my family for a big dinner and even my fussy three-year-old loved it. This is my first time not following my own recipe and I am pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be making again!

    Reply

    • Isabel Laessig says

      Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear this – especially that your three-year-old loved it! (I know how that goes.) So glad you’ll be making it again!

      Reply

  3. Cara P says

    Do you still cook the potatoes in with the pot roast if you are serving over mashed potatoes?

    Reply

    • Isabel Laessig says

      Hi Cara! No, that’s not necessary. You could leave them out.

      Reply

  4. Ben says

    Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (21)
    This was awesome

    Reply

    • Isabel Laessig says

      So glad you enjoyed it, Ben! Thank you so much!

      Reply

  5. Barbara doell says

    Any notes on how you got that beautiful gravy that’s in the picture?

    Reply

    • Isabel Laessig says

      Hi Barbara! You can use the drippings from the roast to make the gravy. After removing the meat to shred it, take about 2 Tablespoons of the drippings and mix it with 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix it until blended, then add it back to the pot with the remaining drippings. As you mix it it should thicken into a gravy.

      Reply

« Older Comments

Let us know what you think or ask a question about the recipe!

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which cooking method is best for a chuck roast? ›

Beef shoulder/chuck roast is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly and gently. The best cooking methods for this cut of meat are braising and slow roasting. Sear the meat before cooking. Searing the meat helps to lock in the juices and flavor.

Does chuck roast get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

Chuck is a tougher meat overall, and because of that it needs to be cooked at a lower temperature for a longer time. Several hours is best at around 300 if you can manage it. The collagen needs to break down before it can become tender. It's the same as a pork shoulder or beef brisket.

How long does it take for chuck roast to get tender? ›

Cover tightly with foil and roast for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F. Turn roast over, re-cover with foil and TURN OVEN DOWN to 300 degrees F. Continue to roast for an additional 4-5 hours at 300 degrees F. Roast is ready when it is fall apart tender.

How much chuck roast do you need per person? ›

If beef roast is the main dish, the general rule of thumb is to get at least a half-pound of beef for every person (8 ounces). If there's a possibility of additional unexpected guests or if you'd like leftovers, you can round up and buy about 3/4 pound per person (12 ounces) or even a pound per person (16 ounces).

Is chuck roast better in crockpot or oven? ›

That said, you'll get the most tender meat if your oven beef pot roast gets closer to 195°F — it won't shred properly until that point! Is it better to cook a roast in the oven or crock pot? As long as your beef chuck roast is cooked low and slow, you won't notice much of a difference!

How do you tenderize a chuck roast before cooking? ›

Wet Brining with Baking Soda to Tenderize Meat
  1. Step 1: Dissolve Baking Soda into water. Use 1 teaspoon of baking soda and ½ cup of water for every 12 ounces of meat.
  2. Step 2: Soak meat in solution for at least 15 minutes. ...
  3. Step 3: Remove meat and rinse thoroughly. ...
  4. Step 4: Cook as desired.

Do you put water in the pan when cooking roast beef? ›

How to Roast Beef Like a Pro. Don't crowd your meat in the pan – leaving some space around and under the meat allows it to heat evenly. To give your meat a flavourful crispy exterior, cook uncovered on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Don't add water!

Why is my roast still tough after 8 hours? ›

There are several reasons why this could have happened even after so much cooking. First, your choice of a rump roast could be a factor since cuts from the hind quarter are very muscular and, since muscles are the most resistant to breaking, this cut is quite stubborn when it comes to becoming tender.

At what temp does chuck roast fall apart? ›

We recommend a temperature of 195-200 °F / 90-93 °C for a tender and juicy roast.

What tenderizes chuck roast? ›

Braise it in the oven, low and slow, or a slow-cooker. It will take hours, but you get a fall-apart roast that can be delicious, especially if you are braising it in a flavorful liquid. Think chili, for example, or a good stew base. The low and slow breaks down the collagen and makes the meat tender.

Why is my chuck roast always tough? ›

With lots of connective tissue (also known as collagen), these cuts can be tough if undercooked or hurried along in the cooking process. However, with slow-cooker pot roast, pressure cooker pot roast, or low-and-slow braised pot roast, the collagen breaks up for tender, succulent meat.

Why is my chuck roast tough after slow cooking? ›

“Beef may be tough in the slow cooker if you haven't added enough liquid, or haven't cooked it for long enough,” Kristen Carli, M.S., R.D., owner of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, tells SELF. “For cuts of meat, the fattier cuts are often the ones that get juicy and tender.

How many people does 3 lb chuck roast feed? ›

A serving size is about 3 ounces, which is about the size of a deck of playing cards. A 3-pound roast will make about eight servings.

How many people does 2 pounds of chuck roast feed? ›

Boneless beef chuck pot roasts will yield 3 three-ounce servings of cooked, trimmed beef per pound. Bone-in beef chuck pot roasts will yield 2 to 2-1/2 three-ounce servings of cooked, trimmed beef per pound.

How many pounds of chuck roast do I need for 5 people? ›

What Size of Meat Should I Use? This recipe calls for a 3 - 5 pound cut of chuck roast. You can choose the size of your roast depending on how many servings you would like to make. A 3 pound roast will make about 6 servings while a 5 pound roast will make about 8 servings.

Should you sear a chuck roast before roasting? ›

Searing the Meat

Not all recipes include this step but browning the meat before roasting adds flavor and makes a nice presentation. Heat your Dutch oven (or frying pan if you're using a slow cooker) over medium heat coated with vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, place the roast in the pan for 4-5 minutes on each side.

How can a tough piece of meat chuck roast be prepared to make it tender? ›

The low and slow breaks down the collagen and makes the meat tender. I find cutting the roast up into 1 1/2 inch chunks, browning them quickly and then braising works really better than keeping it whole, but still even braising a whole chuck roast is better than most other cooking methods for this tough cut.

Is it better to sear chuck roast before slow cooking? ›

Browning Is Better

Slow cooker recipes don't always instruct you to brown meat before adding it to the pot, but there are some advantages to doing so. If you sear meat to a crusty brown with a little oil in a hot skillet, the meat develops more complex flavors and improves the dish.

What makes chuck roast tender? ›

A surefire way to make a tender, juicy pot roast is through braising; that is, cooking the meat in a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pot at low temperature. Stove top roast recipes can be customized with your choice of herbs, vegetables, potatoes, and liquid braising mixtures.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Chrissy Homenick

Last Updated:

Views: 6354

Rating: 4.3 / 5 (74 voted)

Reviews: 89% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Chrissy Homenick

Birthday: 2001-10-22

Address: 611 Kuhn Oval, Feltonbury, NY 02783-3818

Phone: +96619177651654

Job: Mining Representative

Hobby: amateur radio, Sculling, Knife making, Gardening, Watching movies, Gunsmithing, Video gaming

Introduction: My name is Chrissy Homenick, I am a tender, funny, determined, tender, glorious, fancy, enthusiastic person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.