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Beef Chuck Roast

A tender and flavorful beef chuck roast, slow-cooked to perfection, ideal for a comforting family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Beef Chuck Roast
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 carrots carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 stalks celery cut into chunks
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and cut into chunks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  3. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pot, add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Return the roast to the pot, then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven.
  3. Cook for 2 hours, then add carrots, celery, and potatoes.
  4. Continue cooking for an additional hour or until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 50gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with the vegetables and a drizzle of the cooking liquid for added flavor.

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