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Chuck Roast In Oven Recipe

To cook a chuck roast in the oven, start by searing the meat in a roasting pan over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Remove the roast from the pan and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until slightly softened. Add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary to the pan and bring to a simmer. Return the roast to the pan and cover with a lid. Roast in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Let the roast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • A roasting pan or dutch oven with a lid
  • Meat thermometer
  • - Oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks of celery chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • - Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
  • Sear the chuck roast in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chuck roast from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until slightly softened.
  • Add the beef broth, thyme, and rosemary to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Return the chuck roast to the pan and cover with the lid.
  • Transfer the roasting pan to the preheated oven and roast for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the roast. For medium-rare, the temperature should be 135°F, for medium, 145°F, and for well-done, 160°F.
  • Once the roast is cooked to your desired level of doneness, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • If you don't have beef broth, you can use chicken or vegetable broth instead.
  • You can also add potatoes and/or mushrooms to the pan for a more hearty meal.
  • Leftover chuck roast can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword Chuck Roast, Oven