My Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe is a perfect family dinner or special occasion meal. Its easy to prep in just 15 minutes, then cooks low and slow in the oven all in one pot. Fall-apart tender and complete with carrots and potatoes, this easy pot roast for dinner is a meal youll want to make for your family again and again.
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Chuck Roast in Oven
If youre reading up on what to do with boneless chuck roast, youve come to the right recipe. My recipe for beef chuck roast in the oven is an easy comfort food meal you can rely on. It uses simple ingredients, preps in minutes, and cooks all day without you so you can serve dinner with hardly any effort.
My family loves this chuck roast oven recipe. I made it all of the time when my kids would come home from football practice and games needing a filling dinner after a day of hard work.
Its just so simple to make if youre working a busy schedule and still want to put an incredible dinner on the table for your family to enjoy. Ive tried so many different pot roast recipes in the oven, and this one will always be my favorite.
Cooking roast beef in the oven is so easy. Im excited to show you how to make tender roast beef in the oven, step-by-step!
How to Cook a Roast in the Oven
- Preheat the 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, and 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 5-6 hours.
- Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with desired sides.
Chuck Roast Cooking Time
All ovens vary. My oven may take longer than yours to cook this chuck roast to temperature! Because of this, its a good idea to check on your roast before the cooking time is up. I recommend checking on the roast at the 3 hour mark. You may find your roast is cooked through and shreds easily early.
How Long to Cook a Chuck Roast in the Oven
Follow this easy guide to roasting chuck roast according to the size of your cut of beef. Our Beef Cooking Chart has more info!
- Cook a 3 pound roast for 3-3.5 hrs
- Cook a 4 pound roast for 3.5-4 hrs
- Cook a 5 pound roast for 4.5-5 hrs
Chuck Roast Recipe Tips
- To make a thicker gravy:
- Combine 2 tablespoons flour with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
- Remove beef and vegetables from the Dutch Oven and set them aside to rest.
- Bring the broth in the Dutch Oven to a boil, and whisk in the flour mixture a little bit at a time until thick.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste if desired.
- Replace wine with more beef broth or grape juice if desired.
- Try using my roast beef seasoning
Shoulder Roast vs. Chuck Roast
The shoulder roast is leaner than the chuck roast, making it better for cutting into slices. Chuck roast has a “pulled” texture and shreds with a fork, making it perfect for roast beef with potatoes and carrots.
The best cuts of Beef for Roasting
- Chuck is from the front portion of the animal. This is my favorite cut for pot roast. I like to look for chuck roast, shoulder steak, boneless chuck roast, chuck shoulder pot roast, or beef chuck arm.
- Brisket is from the breast or lower chest. There are two sections, the flat cut which is leaner, and the point cut which has more fat. My favorite brisket recipes are slow cooker brisket and smoked brisket.
- Round is from the rear leg area of the animal. Look for eye round, rump roast or bottom round. I love making a delicious eye of round roast.
- Find the best cuts of beef for all your roasting needs!
Cook your beef chuck roast at 350˚F after searing the beef over medium high heat on the stovetop.
It does! The secret to an incredible beef chuck roast recipe is to let it cook for long enough. I cook my chuck roast for 6 hours and 20 minutes, and by the time its done its fall-apart tender with soft carrots and potatoes all cooked in the same pot.
You may also hear chuck roast called chuck eye, chuck roll, and even simply “pot roast”. Its a beef cut from the shoulder, neck, and upper arm area of the cow, and one of the most inexpensive cuts you can buy. When cooked low and slow, boneless beef chuck roast becomes so tender you can shred it using a fork.
Beef Chuck Roast Internal Temp
When its ready, the chuck roast will read about 190 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer. However, rather than checking the internal temp of chuck roast in the oven, check for its tenderness according to whether its fork-tender. If you can shred it easily with a fork, its done.
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