Budget Holiday Chuck Roast (Printable)

Hearty chuck roast with minimal ingredients, ideal for festive occasions and easy cooking.

# Components:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 oz dry onion soup mix

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup low sodium beef broth

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F.
02 - Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and place it in a large Dutch oven or roasting pan with a tight-fitting lid.
03 - Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top of the roast.
04 - Pour the beef broth around the roast, avoiding direct pouring on top to prevent washing off the seasoning.
05 - Cover tightly with the lid or aluminum foil to retain moisture during cooking.
06 - Cook in the preheated oven for 3 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
07 - Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
  • Perfect for budget-friendly holiday meals
02 -
  • You can add peeled carrots and potatoes around the roast before cooking for extra flavor
  • Leftovers make delicious sandwiches
03 -
  • Use low sodium beef broth to control salt levels
  • Let the roast rest before slicing for juicier meat
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