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Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (Set-It-and-Forget-It Dinner)

Beef Chuck Roast Recipe (Set-It-and-Forget-It Dinner)

A delicious Beef Chuck Roast Recipe that's perfect for set-it-and-forget-it dinners, packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5-4 lb chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
  • 3 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce OR puréed tomatoes
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic mashed or minced
  • 1 white onion sliced or diced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoon oregano
  • 1-2 teaspoon chili powder depending on heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup dark chocolate best choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Pat the chuck roast dry. Optional but recommended: season lightly with a little salt and pepper on all sides.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, chipotle peppers + adobo sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce / puréed tomatoes, lime juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, onion, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, cinnamon, and soy sauce.
  • Stir in the ¼ cup chocolate (it’ll melt fully in the oven).
  • Place the roast in a Dutch oven. Pour the sauce overtop and flip the roast a few times so it’s coated.
  • Cover with a lid and bake for 3 ½–4 hours, until the meat shreds easily.
  • At the 3 ½ hour mark, pull it out and try shredding with two forks. If it doesn’t shred easily, return it to the oven for 30–60 minutes more.
  • Shred the beef directly in the pot and toss it through the juices.
  • Spread shredded beef on a sheet pan.
  • Spoon a little of the cooking liquid overtop.
  • Broil on high for 3–5 minutes until crispy on the edges.
  • Toss again with more juices.
  • Serve in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, or over rice. Finish with your garnishes.

Notes

Optional garnishes include chopped cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, sliced jalapeño, cotija or feta, and crema (or Greek yogurt + lime + salt).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 36gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef Chuck Roast, Comfort Food, easy dinner, hearty meal, Set-It-and-Forget-It, Slow Cooker Recipe
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