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How to Make Tender Chuck Roast In The Oven

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Tender Chuck Roast in the Oven is a hearty, comforting dish made by slow-roasting a well-seasoned beef chuck roast with aromatic vegetables and herbs until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s perfect for cozy dinners and makes a rich, savory gravy.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Season the chuck roast on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pot with a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Return the roast to the pot, nestle into the vegetables. Pour in remaining broth to halfway up the meat.
  7. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid.
  8. Roast in the oven for 3 to 3½ hours until meat is fall-apart tender.
  9. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing or shredding. Strain or reduce the liquid for gravy.

Notes

  • Add potatoes to the pot for a one-dish meal.
  • Replace some broth with red wine for deeper flavor.
  • Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available (use less).
  • Thicken gravy with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
  • Flavors deepen if made a day ahead.

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