Description
This Easy Chuck Roast Recipe is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked with vegetables and savory seasonings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or Sunday supper.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast and set aside. Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot, sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the roast to the pot. Add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth.
- Arrange carrots and potatoes around the roast. Add rosemary and thyme on top.
- Cover with lid and place in preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours or until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving with vegetables and pan juices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the roast overnight with the seasonings.
- Use a slow cooker on low for 8 hours as an alternative method.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches or can be used in soups.