Budget Holiday Chuck Roast (Printable)

Simple, flavorful chuck roast perfect for festive meals with minimal ingredients and effort.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup low sodium beef broth

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F.
02 - Pat roast dry with paper towels and place in a large Dutch oven or roasting pan with a tight-fitting lid.
03 - Sprinkle dry onion soup mix evenly over the top of the roast.
04 - Pour beef broth around the roast, avoiding pouring directly onto the seasoning.
05 - Cover tightly with lid or aluminum foil and roast for 3 hours until fork-tender.
06 - Remove from oven, let rest 10 minutes, then slice or shred and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Requires only three ingredients
  • Minimal preparation and effort
02 -
  • For added flavor add peeled carrots and potatoes around the roast before cooking
  • Leftovers make delicious sandwiches
03 -
  • Slow cook on low for 8 hours for even more tender meat
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or over rice to complement flavors
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