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    Oven Baked Chuck Roast (Tender, Easy, Full of Flavor)

    Modified: Jun 9, 2025 · Published: Apr 22, 2023 by Cree · This post may contain affiliate links · 25 Comments

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    Our Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe is succulent and tender. Even if you're not a cook, you'll appreciate the simplicity of this dish. There’s something special about a fork-tender chuck roast slow-baked in the oven, especially when it’s seasoned just right and melts in your mouth. If you’ve tried my Southern Pot Roast, Beef Tips and Gravy, or Smothered Turkey Wings, this is the kind of comfort food you already know I love. Today, I’m walking you through my go-to method for a simple, oven-baked chuck roast that comes out juicy, flavorful, and practically effortless.

    It only requires a few easy steps and the good news is that it doesn't require a dry rub or any special spices, just kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, sliced shallots, and a braising liquid such as chicken broth and red wine. I promise you will be left with fall apart tender beef no questions asked.

    oven baked chuck roast recipe in skillet with veggies next to gray plates and wooden spoons
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    • Readers Love This Recipe for a Reason
    • Reader Review 🤩
    • Reader Review 🤩
    • Cree's Chuck Roast Tips 
    • How to Cook Chuck Roast in the Oven
    • How Long to Cook (Time Per Pound)
    • Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
    • What to Serve
    • FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe

    Readers Love This Recipe for a Reason

    • Tender every time: This method keeps things simple: a tightly covered chuck roast, a low oven temperature, and a long cook time. That’s the key to breaking down tough fibers and turning chuck into buttery, pull-apart meat.
    • Quick stovetop sear: Giving the roast a quick sear before baking locks in flavor and adds a golden crust that takes this dish to the next level. It’s a small step that makes a big difference. After washing your boneless beef chuck roast, it’s important to FIRST pat it dry with paper towels to get the best sear, season generously with kosher salt.
    • Built-in flavor: Chuck roast has great marbling on its own, but pairing it with the right aromatics and broth creates a savory pan sauce or gravy.
    • Great for leftovers: This isn’t a one-night dinner. Leftover roast can be shredded for sliders, made into shredded beef tacos, or reheated for meal prep.
    • Tried, tested, and loved: This is one of those recipes that readers keep coming back to because it works.

    Reader Review 🤩

    "This is the third time I've used this recipe and I just put my roast in the oven. This is one thing that my family of 5 can all agree on for dinner."

    Reader Review 🤩

    "This recipe is fantastic! I can cut this chuck roast with a fork. Perfection!"

    Cree's Chuck Roast Tips 

    Grab the right pan: A Dutch oven or heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid keeps the heat and moisture in so your roast comes out juicy, not dry. Alternatively, you can use a cast iron skillet and heavy-duty foil to cover your chuck roast.

    Don’t drown it: You want the broth to come up about halfway up the roast.

    Go by tenderness, not just time: Don’t panic if it’s not falling apart right on schedule. Ovens vary. Just give it a bit more time until it’s fork-tender and juicy.

    Spoon off that extra fat: Before serving, skim off some of the fat from the top of the pan juices. It gives you a cleaner, richer flavor and makes those drippings even better for spooning over mashed potatoes or rice.

    How to Cook Chuck Roast in the Oven

    Here's how to make it.

    1. Prep the roast
      Wash and pat your chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
    2. Sear for flavor
      Place a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil or grapeseed oil. Once hot, carefully add the roast. Let it sear undisturbed for 6–8 minutes to form a deep brown crust, then flip and sear the other side.
    3. Build the flavor base
      Remove the seared roast and set it aside on a clean plate. If needed, add a little more oil to the pan, then sauté the shallots and garlic for about 30 seconds—scraping up all those browned bits from the bottom.
    4. Deglaze
      Pour in chicken broth and red wine (or use beef broth if preferred) to deglaze the skillet and lift all the flavor.
    5. Cover and bake
      Return the roast to the skillet and cover with a tight-fitting oven-safe lid or wrap the top securely with foil. This traps in moisture for tender results. Optional: Want to cook veggies with your roast? Add diced potatoes around the roast (not directly on top) so they cook evenly and soak up the flavor. For broccoli or more delicate vegetables, wait until the last 30 minutes of cooking so they don’t get mushy.
    6. Bake low and slow
      Transfer to a preheated 350°F oven and bake for about 3 hours (ovens vary). Optionally, baste the roast with pan juices 2–3 times during baking to boost flavor and tenderness.
    7. Check for doneness
      At the 3-hour mark, test the roast with a fork—it should shred easily. If it’s still a bit firm, cover and return it to the oven until fully fork-tender.

    How Long to Cook (Time Per Pound)

    Here's a general guide on how long to cook your chuck roast, depending on the size, oven times can vary. The roast is ready when it’s fork-tender, not just when the timer goes off. Always check for tenderness.

    Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

    Roast feels dry: Make sure you’ve added enough broth and that the pan is tightly covered. If needed, spoon extra pan juices over the roast before serving.

    Not fork-tender: It likely just needs more time in the oven. Keep it covered and check again every 20–30 minutes.

    Peak to see if pan looks dry: Check the liquid level halfway through baking and add a splash of broth or water if needed to prevent drying out, and quickly cover.

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    What to Serve

    Pairing a chuck roast with the right sides takes it to the next level. Whether you're keeping it classic or mixing things up, here are some favorites:

    • Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes
    • Crispy Oven Roasted Broccolini
    • Southern Collard Greens
    • Fluffy Southern-Style Sweet Potato Cornbread
    • Roasted Beets in Foil
    • Sauteed Green Beans

    FAQs

    How long do you cook an oven baked chuck roast at 350 degrees?

    Typically, at least 3 hours. Keep in mind that oven temperatures may vary and additional time may be needed for the most fork-tender melt-in-your-mouth meat.

    Should I cover my chuck roast in the oven?

    Absolutely, cover with a tight fitting oven-safe lid or wrap securely with foil. This will trap moisture leaving your meat moist and tender.

    How long do you cook a 2 lb roast at 350 degrees?

    When baking your roast covered at 350 degrees, will require at least 3 hours although additional time may be necessary for the best results. If at the 3 hour mark, you cannot easily cut your roast with a fork, additional time is needed.

    Does chuck roast get more tender the longer it cooks in the oven?

    Yes, however, if you go beyond the recommended time, it’s important to make sure that your braising liquid hasn’t completely evaporated as this could potentially cause the bottom of the skillet to burn and your roast could potentially dry out which would defeat the whole purpose of this cooking process.

    📖 Recipe

    oven baked chuck roast recipe

    Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe

    By Cree
    Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe
    A 6-ingredient Oven Baked Chuck Roast that's slow cooked to perfection. The cooking method described below makes for a tender and flavorful chuck roast for two or double the recipe to make it family style.
    4.05 from 125 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Calories: 1017kcal
    Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe

    Equipment

    • 1 Dutch oven or cast iron skillet
    • 1 Oven-safe tight fitting lid or foil

    Ingredients 

    • 2 lbs boneless chuck roast
    • 2 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
    • 1 sliced shallot
    • 2 minced garlic cloves
    • ¼ cup red wine (optional if not using add same amount of additional broth)
    • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth (or beef broth)
    • 2 tablespoon 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 cut broccoli into florets.  Set aside.
    • Wash chuck roast and dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and pepper.
    • Add olive oil to a dutch oven, cast iron skillet or another type of oven-safe 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.  Resist the temptation of flipping the chuck roast too early. Remove from skillet and place on a clean plate.
    • In the same skillet, add additional cooking oil if necessary, add shallots & garlic and saute for about 30 seconds or until shallots become translucent.  Deglaze the skillet with red wine and chicken broth and heat for about 4 minutes.  Add chuck roast back to skillet.  Cover completely with a tight fitting oven-safe lid or with foil paper and place in oven.
    • Allow chuck roast to cook low and slow over the next 3 hours or more as oven temperature may vary. 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.
    • At the 3 hour mark, if you can easily cut or shred your beef with a fork then it's done. However, if additional time is needed, place back in the oven until fork tender. 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 to 40 minutes before removing the chuck roast from the oven, add the cubed Yukon potatoes and season, and 15 minutes before add the broccoli and season.

    Notes

    • After washing your boneless beef chuck roast, it’s important to FIRST pat it dry with paper towels to get the best sear, season generously with kosher salt.
     
    • Another important step that should not be left out is the searing, this is the first step in developing that delicious flavor when the brown bits at the bottom of the skillet are sauteed with the shallots and garlic.
     
    • Your skillet should be hot but not smoking hot to the point that the oil in the skillet begins to burn.  Keep in mind that if using a cast iron skillet, it cooks evenly and therefore doesn't need to be cooked over relatively high heat.
     
    • 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.
     
    Feel free to make the following modifications to the braising liquid:
    • 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 (if adding just water, will not give you the ultimate flavor)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1017kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 81g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 250mg | Sodium: 2702mg | Potassium: 2794mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 152.8mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 17.2mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. For the most accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information using the specific ingredients and brands you use.

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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      September 30, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is fantastic! I can cut this chuck roast with a fork. Perfection!

      Reply
      • Cree says

        October 01, 2021 at 8:42 am

        Hey Natalie - I am so happy you enjoyed the recipe and thank you so very much for coming back to leave a review and a 5-star rating. This means so much... I'm so appreciative.

        Reply
    2. Chas says

      September 19, 2021 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      This is the third time I've used this recipe and I just put my roast in the oven. This is one thing that my family of 5 can all agree on for dinner.

      Reply
      • Cree says

        September 20, 2021 at 12:19 pm

        Hey Chas - Comments like this always put a smile on my face and means the world to me. Thank you so very much for taking the time to come back to comment and leave a 5 star rating.

        Reply
    3. Mary says

      August 30, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      I think this I should my favorite recipe for a chuck roast. The flavor is delicious and the meat is so tender. I cooked it at 275 degrees Fahrenheit and made sure to baste it. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. I am planning to make it for company soon.

      Reply
      • Cree says

        August 31, 2021 at 10:51 am

        Hey Mary - I'm so happy you enjoyed the Oven Baked Chuck Roast Recipe, and I really appreciate you taking the time to come back to leave a comment. Thank you so very much.

        Reply
    4. Hope says

      April 04, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        April 06, 2021 at 10:31 am

        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.

        Reply
    5. SuZQ says

      January 01, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      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!!!

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        January 01, 2021 at 8:02 pm

        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.

        Reply
    6. Tammy J Johnson says

      December 14, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        December 14, 2020 at 8:51 pm

        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.

        Reply
    7. lee says

      October 08, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        October 08, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        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.

        Reply
    8. Jacqueline says

      August 31, 2020 at 2:36 pm

      Omg cooking it now and it smells amazing can't wait to try it

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        August 31, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        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.

        Reply
    9. Julie craig says

      August 22, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      I'm trying this exact recipe tomorrow and I can't wait!

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        August 26, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        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.

        Reply
    10. Tammy Perlman says

      July 22, 2020 at 11:30 am

      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!

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        July 23, 2020 at 8:31 am

        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.

        Reply
    11. Julia Roberts says

      December 24, 2019 at 10:33 am

      What about a 6lb chuck roast? What would be cooking time/temp on that?

      Reply
      • Julie craig says

        August 22, 2020 at 10:22 pm

        Julia, I do mine for aprox 4.5 hours and ut turns out great.

        Reply
    12. CeCe says

      November 01, 2019 at 9:39 am

      Sounds tasty. Is this more of a roasted meat recipe or is it similar to pot roast?

      Reply
      • CookingwithBliss says

        November 10, 2019 at 11:31 pm

        Hi Cece, I'm so very sorry for the late response. Yes, this recipe is similar to a pot roast.

        Reply
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