Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe - a succulent and tender tried and true recipe. With Valentine's Day just a month or so away, I thought I would share this simple yet flavorful dish. Even if you're not a cook, you'll appreciate the simplicity of this dish. It only requires a few easy steps, and you're well on your way to a perfectly cooked boneless chuck roast. It doesn't require a dry rub or any special spices just kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, sliced shallots, chicken broth and red wine.
So, if you're looking for a nice cut of beef that's tender and packed with flavor continue reading.
HOW LONG DO YOU COOK AN OVEN BAKED CHUCK ROAST RECIPE AT 350 DEGREES
In my opinion, to get perfectly delicious fork-tender chuck roast, cook it slow for at least a couple of hours. Although I suggest at least a couple of hours, doesn't mean that this process requires a lot of work. In fact, this Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe is a low maintenance dish. Let's highlight some key elements to get the most flavor:
Seasoning: Believe it or not I used only kosher salt and black pepper and seasoned both sides of the boneless chuck roast. It's important to season the roast well.
Searing: This step is important as searing really enhances the flavor of the chuck roast, and that beautiful outer crust is like icing on the cake. When searing meat, patience is a virtue. In other words, be patient and avoid the temptation of flipping the meat over too early.
- Tip: Your skillet should be hot but not smoking hot to the point that the oil in the skillet begins to burn. Note: Cast iron cooks evenly and therefore doesn't need to be cooked over high heat.
Pan juices: Develop the flavors of the pan juices by first sauteing aromatics such as onions or shallots and fresh garlic. For this Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe, I went a step further by adding red wine and chicken broth to add another depth of flavor. I believe that cooking is about experimenting, being creative, and building on flavors.
Bake in oven: The final step to this easy recipe is to bake the chuck roast in the oven covered at a low temperature such as 350 degrees for 2 to 3 hours until it's fork tender.
- Tip: For extra flavorful and tenderness, baste the chuck roast with the pan juices 2 to 3 times. It's definitely worth it. Basting is not required but is recommended.
Make it a one pot meal: Turn this Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe into a one pot meal. Adding veggies and potatoes to the skillet will turn it into a complete one pot meal and makes for an easy clean-up.
Also, check out my Dutch Oven Beef Stew made with fork-tender chuck roast and made in one pot. It's so easy and is super delicious.
These would make great side dishes (CLICK LINKS BELOW):
Oven Roasted Broccolette Recipe
Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chuck roast
- 2 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 sliced shallot
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup red wine
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups yukon gold potatoes
- 3 cups broccoli
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice shallot, minced garlic, measure red wine, measure chicken broth, wash and cube potatoes, wash and but broccoli into florets. Set aside.
- Wash chuck roast and dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to an oven-proof skillet or cast iron skillet. If using an iron cast skillet place over medium heat otherwise place over medium high heat. When cast iron skillet is hot but not smoking hot, add chuck roast to skillet and sear on both sides for about 6-8 minutes or until a nice brown outer crust forms. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, add onions & garlic and saute for about 30 seconds or until onions become translucent. Add red wine and chicken broth and heat for about 4 minutes. Add chuck roast back to skillet. Cover completely with an oven-proof lid or with foil paper and place in oven.
- Allow chuck roast to bake slowly for about 2-½ to 3 hours. While in the oven, choose 2 or 3 times to baste the chuck roast with its pan juices (this creates more flavor and tenderness to the roast). This step is not required but highly recommended.
- When chuck roast is tender, remove from oven and plate OR create a one pot meal (see below).
Make It a One Pot Meal
- 30 - 40 minutes before removing the chuck roast from the oven, add the cubed yukon potatoes and season & 15 minutes before add the broccoli and season.
Notes
- ¼ cup white wine instead of red wine
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth instead of wine
- ½ cup beef broth instead of chicken broth
- ½ cup water instead of broth and wine
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CeCe
Sounds tasty. Is this more of a roasted meat recipe or is it similar to pot roast?
CookingwithBliss
Hi Cece, I'm so very sorry for the late response. Yes, this recipe is similar to a pot roast.
Julia Roberts
What about a 6lb chuck roast? What would be cooking time/temp on that?
Julie craig
Julia, I do mine for aprox 4.5 hours and ut turns out great.
Tammy Perlman
Thanks for the recipe, Cree! We made it for dinner last night and it was a big hit! Using just salt and pepper is such a great approach. Good meat doesn't need much more than that. We substituted two chopped yellow onions for the wine and chicken stock. Once the meat was cooked tender, the onions, garlic, and pan juices were pureed to use as a gravy. So good!
CookingwithBliss
Hey Tammy - I'm so happy to hear the Oven Baked Chuck Roast was a big hit with your family. Thanks so much for sharing and your approach to the gravy sounds incredible.
Julie craig
I'm trying this exact recipe tomorrow and I can't wait!
CookingwithBliss
Hey Julie - How's it going? Were you able to make the Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe over the weekend if so I'd love to know how it turned out for you. I hope you're enjoying your day - Take Care.
Jacqueline
Omg cooking it now and it smells amazing can't wait to try it
CookingwithBliss
Hey Jacqueline - I'm so thrilled you're making the Oven Baked Chuck Roast. I'd love to know how it turns out. Take care and hoping to hear back.
lee
Hi there. I used your recipe about two months ago. My family and I loved the outcome very much. As such, here I am in the kitchen today doing it once again. Thank you for sharing.
CookingwithBliss
Hi Lee - Thank you so very much, and I really appreciate you taking a moment to share your comment. I'm so happy the Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe turned out great for you and your family. Comments like yours always put a smile on my face.
Tammy J Johnson
I love this recipe! I made it 2 weeks ago and it was so easy and so delicious! My fiance loved it too so I am making it again tonight for his birthday dinner. Thank you so much for this yummy dish!
CookingwithBliss
Hey Tammy - I'm so happy that you and your fiance loved the recipe. You definitely put a smile on my face. More importantly, thank you so very much for taking the time to leave a comment and many thanks for visiting. Take care.
SuZQ
I was wondering if Asparagus could be used instead of Broccoli?
Also, how long should I bake a Chuck Roast weighing 3.5 lbs?
I’m DYING to try this! Everything sounds DELICIOUS!!!
CookingwithBliss
Hi SuZQ - You can certainly use asparagus instead of broccoli. Be sure to add the asparagus around 10 minutes before the chuck roast is done and keep an eye on them, so they do not overcook and become soft and mushy. Allow the asparagus to cook to your liking. Also, a 3.5 lb chuck roast, will take closer to 4 hours maybe slightly over. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for visiting and Happy New Year.
Hope
I made this today. It came out Amazing! The whole time it was cooking the smell was delicious. Just before the 3 hour time it started to smell a little burnt. It was not burnt, but almost all the liquid was gone, condensed and carmalized and yummy. I did use the 1/2 cup of liquid in the begining. My suggestion is if you are going the full 3 hours add maybe just a little (maybe 1/4 cup) more liquid. Or, watch carefully as it gets to the end. I will definatly make this again. We Loved it. and so easy.
CookingwithBliss
Hi Hope - I'm so glad you loved the Oven Baked Chuck Roast, and I really appreciate you coming back to leave a review. This really means a lot and definitely made my day. Also, thanks so much for the helpful tip. Have a great week and take care.