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Healthy Chuck Roast

A wholesome and flavorful chuck roast that combines tender meat and vibrant vegetables with a rich sauce, perfect for comfort food enthusiasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Meat thermometer
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels.
  2. Rub the roast with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a large Dutch oven, heat a bit of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  4. Remove the roast and add chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot; sauté until the vegetables soften.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and add thyme and rosemary.
  7. Place the browned roast back into the pot, cover it, and reduce the heat to low.
  8. Let the roast cook for about 3 hours, or until fork-tender.
  9. Let the roast rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or homemade bread.