Name: Braised Chuck Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless chuck roast (excess fat trimmed); 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil (for searing); 2 medium yellow onions, sliced; 6 fresh sprigs rosemary and thyme (plus more if desired); 3 bay leaves (fresh or dried); 2 cups beef broth; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar (use good quality); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon dijon or honey mustard; 6 cloves garlic (minced)

Description

A delicious braised chuck roast that is tender and flavorful, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

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3 pounds boneless chuck roast (excess fat trimmed)
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil (for searing)
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
6 fresh sprigs rosemary and thyme (plus more if desired)
3 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
2 cups beef broth
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar (use good quality)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dijon or honey mustard
6 cloves garlic (minced)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Season chuck roast generously with Kosher salt (1 teaspoon per side) and ground black pepper (½ teaspoon per side).
In a large skillet, heat a few drizzles of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chuck roast on both sides until a golden brown crust forms, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and transfer into a large 4-quart baking casserole pan with a lid. Tip: Let it sear undisturbed to get a good crust.
Arrange the sliced onions and fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme and bay leaves around the chuck roast. Set aside.
Prep the braising liquid: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm up the beef broth (it needs to be hot to melt the honey, but not boiling). To it, add with the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon salt). Stir to combine evenly.
Add the braising liquid on top of the beef and around the sides.
Cover tightly with the lid (or use about 4-5 layers of aluminum foil if your pan doesn’t have a lid). Braise in the oven for 3 hours until very tender.
Remove from the oven and shred with a fork, tossing to combine with the juices.
Serve over mashed potatoes or your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Notes

Let the beef broth get hot but not boiling to melt the honey smoothly.
Using fresh herbs can enhance the flavor significantly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Braise
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 120mg