Description
Succulent Chuck Roast Delight brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory herbs and slow-cooked tender meat will make you crave this hearty classic that warms hearts and satisfies hungry families with pure culinary love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5–2 kilograms (3–4 pounds) chuck roast
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 carrots, cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 60 milliliters (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- 710 milliliters (3 cups) beef broth
- 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) tomato paste
- 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
- 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 325F (160C), ensuring a consistent, low-temperature environment for slow cooking.
- Meticulously dry the chuck roast using paper towels, then generously season both surfaces with salt and pepper to enhance flavor penetration.
- Select a large Dutch oven and warm olive oil over medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment for developing rich, caramelized exterior on the roast.
- Carefully position the roast in the hot oil, browning each side for approximately 4-5 minutes until a deep golden crust forms, then transfer to a waiting plate.
- Without cleaning the pot, introduce chopped onions and sauté until translucent and softened, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Incorporate minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring briefly to awaken their aromatic qualities and prevent burning.
- Deglaze the pot by pouring in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Carefully return the seared roast to the pot, surrounding it with carrots, fresh thyme, rosemary sprigs, and bay leaves for additional depth.
- Secure the lid tightly and transfer to the preheated oven, allowing the roast to slowly braise for 3-3.5 hours until the meat becomes extraordinarily tender and easily pulls apart.
- Optional: Extract the roast and vegetables, then reduce the remaining liquid on the stovetop, whisking in a cornstarch slurry to create a luxurious, silky gravy.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor depth.
- Pat meat completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming.
- Allow roast to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking.
- Low and slow cooking breaks down tough connective tissues, creating melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- For gluten-free version, replace cornstarch with arrowroot powder or gluten-free flour for gravy thickening.
- Customize herbs by swapping thyme and rosemary with sage or oregano for different flavor profiles.
- Store leftovers in cooking liquid to maintain moisture and prevent meat from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg