Description
This Viral Chuck Roast recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare a tender, juicy beef chuck roast with a crispy, caramelized finish. Perfect as a comforting main dish, it requires minimal ingredients and effort, while delivering rich, meaty satisfaction through slow roasting and a final high-heat caramelization step.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 pounds)
- Salt (to generously season)
- Black pepper (to generously season)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously season both sides of the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper to enhance the meat’s natural flavor.
- Initial Bake: Place the seasoned roast in a baking dish and cover it. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour per pound of meat, which in this case totals about 4 hours, allowing the meat to tenderize slowly.
- Shred the Roast: After baking, remove the roast from the oven and use two forks to shred it into large chunks. If the meat does not pull apart easily, return it to the oven for an additional 30 minutes to further tenderize.
- Increase Oven Temperature: Raise your oven temperature to 425°F (218°C) to prepare for the caramelization step that adds texture and flavor.
- Toss and Crisp: Toss the shredded pieces gently in the rendered fat collected in the baking dish to coat evenly. Spread out the meat and return it uncovered to the oven. Bake for 25 minutes until the edges become crispy and caramelized, offering a delightful contrast in texture.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, serve immediately, and enjoy the tender, flavorful, and crispy chuck roast.
Notes
- Use a well-marbled chuck roast for best flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning if desired by adding garlic powder, onion powder, or herbs before baking.
- Ensure the roast is fully covered during the initial baking to retain moisture.
- If you desire a saucier dish, add a splash of beef broth or red wine before the initial bake.
- Rest the meat briefly after shredding to retain juices before crisping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting and Caramelizing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113 grams)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: chuck roast, beef roast, oven roast beef, shredded beef, crispy roast beef, caramelized beef, easy beef roast
