In the realm of culinary delights, the king chuck roast stands tall as a prime cut of beef, renowned for its robust flavor and unparalleled tenderness. This highly marbled cut, derived from the shoulder region of the animal, is a popular choice among discerning home cooks and professional chefs alike. Whether you prefer braising, roasting, or slow cooking, the king chuck roast promises an exceptional dining experience, captivating your taste buds with every savory bite. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to unlocking the full potential of this remarkable cut, guiding you towards creating a masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.
Let's cook with our recipes!
BEST CHUCK ROAST RECIPE
Our Beef Chuck Roast is braised slowly to create a wonderfully tender and flavorful meal!
Provided by Isabel Laessig
Categories Main
Time 6h35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat 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, 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 245 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRAISED CHUCK ROAST
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Season chuck roast liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Heat duck fat in dutch oven and brown chuck thoroughly on all sides. Remove meat from pot and set aside.
- Add all vegetables and garlic to remaining hot fat in pot and saute until tender. Add herbs and red wine scraping bottom of pot to remove all browned flavor bits from bottom. Reduce 10 minutes. Add veal stock. Paint chuck roast with tomato paste and add roast to braising liquid so that liquid reaches about halfway up the side of meat. (Add more stock if needed)
- Cover and braise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat fork slides into meat easily.
- Remove meat from hot pot, cool, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Strain braising liquid pushing it through strainer with back of spoon--reserving all possible liquid. Cool, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. (Keep it separate from meat)
- After 24 hours, remove meat and liquid from fridge. Remove fat from liquid and heat liquid in sauce pan until hot.
- In small sauce pan, make a roux with 1 1/2 tablespoons flour and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Cook over low heat from 5 minutes. Add roux to hot liquid, stir and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is your gravy.
- Slice meat 1/2-inch thick and arrange slices in oven-proof dish. Moisten with some of the gravy, cover and heat until meat is hot enough to eat.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta and roasted seasonal root vegetables. Serve gravy on side.
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHUCK ROAST
My husband and I like chuck roast recipes, so this slow-cooked recipe is terrific. You'll also love how flavorful and tender this comforting beef chuck roast turns out. -Bette McCumber, Schenectady, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix first10 ingredients. Place onion, green pepper and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker; place roast over top. Pour tomato mixture over roast. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove roast. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Transfer juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve roast and vegetables with gravy. Freeze option: Place sliced beef and vegetables in freezer containers; top with gravy. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 880mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
BOBBY'S SMOKED CHUCK ROAST
Smoked chuck roast with a burnt end option.
Provided by Bobby
Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes
Time 7h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat a smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and steak seasoning in a bowl. Rub mixture evenly over the roast and place in a baking pan.
- Cook roast in the smoker until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Wrap roast in aluminum foil and continue smoking until meat reaches an internal temperature of 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
- Remove roast from smoker and let sit for 20 minutes. Leave smoker on.
- Cut meat into cubes and return to the baking dish. Add barbeque sauce and brown sugar.
- Smoke meat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 960.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
OVEN CHUCK ROAST
Simple lil recipe that I came up with in college. Get home for lunch, quick prep, throw in oven, and ready when you get home from work/school. The meat will fall apart when you bring it out of the pan, so use tongs. Moist enough to eat "dry", but you can always throw your favorite BBQ or Meat Sauce on it.
Provided by Trfic1
Categories Roast Beef
Time 5h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat Oven 275°F.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp Seasoning Mix on bottom of 9 x 13 glass casserole dish.
- Rub minced garlic into roast. ( I usually randomly lightly stab the meat and rub the minced garlic into the holes.).
- Put roast in middle of pan, surround with potatoes, onion, and carrots. (Make sure potatoes stay on the sides of the roast.).
- Pour beer over everything, sprinkle other tbsp of Seasoning Mix over everything.
- Cover with Aluminum Foil, put in center rack for 5-6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.2, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 137.8, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.7, Protein 33.8
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of meat: Chuck roast is a great choice for slow-cooking methods like braising and stewing. It's a tough cut of meat, but the long, slow cooking process breaks down the connective tissue and makes it tender and flavorful.
- Brown the meat before braising: Browning the meat before braising adds flavor and color to the dish. It also helps to seal in the juices, preventing the meat from drying out.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid: The braising liquid is what gives the chuck roast its flavor, so it's important to use a flavorful liquid. Good options include beef broth, red wine, or even beer.
- Add vegetables to the pot: Vegetables add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Good options include carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery.
- Cook the chuck roast on low heat: The key to tender, flavorful chuck roast is to cook it on low heat. This allows the connective tissue to break down slowly and the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Chuck roast is a delicious and affordable cut of meat that's perfect for slow-cooking methods like braising and stewing. By following these tips, you can create a tender, flavorful chuck roast that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chuck roast a try.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love