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    3-ingredient Chuck Roast Recipe (Video)

    May 8, 2022 · Modified: Dec 19, 2022 by Love Keil · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    3-ingredient Chuck Roast Recipe - incredibly flavorful and so simple, even for beginners, to make using juicy cubes of beef and simple seasoning. It’s a dump-and-set recipe that is full of flavor with little effort!

    Scour the internet all you want, you won’t find an easier, more deliciously tender pot roast recipe than this one right here! I used to think pot roasts were reserved for Sunday dinners, but this classic comfort food can be made any day of the week!

    Serve with a simple pot roast sides like mashed potatoes and veggies or rice and a fresh cucumber salad.

    This beef chuck roast oven recipe results in perfectly cooked melt in your mouth beef every time. It’s juicy, well-seasoned, and so simple!

    "Big Thank You goes to Tanya M, for sharing this Crowd Pleasing Recipe!!!"

    3-ingredient Chuck Roast Recipe

    Ingredients Needed for Chuck Roast

    • Chuck Roast Beef: I used different cuts of the beef.
    • Montreal Steak Spice: This is a popular seasoning blend made by McCormick. Customize it to any seasonings you prefer.
    • Parsley: For garnish. It’s optional and flexible, so use whatever greens you like!

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    How to Make Recipe for Beef Chuck Roast in the Oven

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F and cut the chuck roast into 1-2” cubes. Sometimes you’ll find it pre-cut which is nice. Saves you a bit of time! If you’re cutting it yourself, depending on what cut you are using, you may want to trim away some of the extra fat.

    Meat pieces inside the dutch oven.

    Step 2: Now, place the beef in a Dutch oven, season with a generous sprinkling of Montreal steak seasoning, and cover it.

    Chuck Beef seasoned with spices and ready for baking.

    Step 3: Next, place it in the oven and bake for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender and falls apart when pulled with a fork.

    Baked Pot Roast Beef meat on a stray.

    Step 4: Once your meat is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with your choice of side and garnish it with some freshly chopped parsley.

    Enjoy!

    How to Make Beef Chuck Roast Oven Recipe in a Crock Pot

    Place cubes of meat into the crock pot and season it.

    Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or 8-10 on low heat, until the meat is nice and tender.

    Best Cuts of Beef for Pot Roast

    The slow cooker does a great job of tenderizing the beef, no matter what. However, there are a few top choices you might want to consider. My favorite is the chuck roast because it basically falls apart when it’s done.

    However, I have used round roast, rump roast, and brisket before, and each has its own unique results. You can’t go wrong with either one so my suggestion would be, to go with whatever’s on sale!

    Seasoning Variations

    Montreal steak spice is great because it’s a blend of seasonings that has so much flavor you don’t need anything else!

    If you don’t have any and would like to find some alternatives consider using any of these:

    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Cayenne pepper
    • Red pepper flakes
    • Paprika
    • Mustard seeds
    • Dill
    • Salt & pepper

    What to Serve with this Chuck Roast Recipe

    Here are just a few of my favorite pot roasts sides. Some are classic and casual and some are great for serving a crowd a little something extra special!

    My kids love a good heaping pile of mashed potatoes to soak up the juice from the beef! I always like to have a vegetable side and fresh green beans with bacon are always a hit.

    When I have a little bit of extra time or desire to level up my sides I’ll aim for Mashed potatoes with macaroni, Cheesy scalloped potatoes, or asparagus and bacon wraps.

    3-ingredient Chuck Roast Recipe

    FAQs

    Do I need to add liquid to this recipe?

    You don’t! The beefy juices that are produced during the cooking process are enough to keep it moist without anything extra.

    That’s not to say you can’t! If you do want a little bit extra liquid in there, maybe to make a gravy afterward, go right ahead. Try adding ½ cup of beef broth or water.

    How long to cook chuck roast in the oven at 350?

    I recommend 2-3 hours at 350 degrees, but you can always check at the 2-hour mark. Every oven is different depending on the model, so you might find even 2-2.5 hours is plenty.

    Do I need to sear the beef first?

    Actually, you don’t, but that’s not to say you can’t. Searing the beef first gives it a nice outer crust that locks in the moisture. It adds a ton of flavor but this already flavorful dish doesn’t need it if you don’t want to take that extra step.

    Storing Suggestions

    Keep any leftover chuck roast stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Use it in taco or burrito fillings, add it to a sauce for pasta, make a pot roast sandwich, or for a light lunch, serve it on top of some leafy greens.

    The possibilities are endless when it comes to this versatile recipe! 

    More Side-dish Ideas:

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    Crazy Delicious 3-ingredient Pot Roast Recipe - Munchkin Time

    3 Ingredient Chuck Roast Recipe

    Love Keil
    This Chuck Pot Roast will easily become YOUR favorite make ahead dinner recipe. It is a Crowd Pleasing, Man-Satisfying & Kid-Friendly Recipe!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Beef, Dinner, Dutch Oven
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 306 kcal

    Equipment

    • dutch oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 3-4 pounds Chuck Roast Beef I used different cut of the beef
    • 2 tablespoons Montreal Steak by McCormick or season to taste
    • parsley chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350F. Cut chuck roast into 1 to 2 inches cubes.
      Crazy Delicious 3-ingredient Pot Roast Recipe - Munchkin Time
    • Place the meat in the Dutch oven or a crock pot, season 1-2 tablespoons of Montreal Steak seasoning.
      Crazy Delicious 3-ingredient Pot Roast Recipe - Munchkin Time
    • Cover and bake for 2-3 hours or until tender (If using a crock pot, cook for 5-6 hours on high or 8-10 on low temperature). Garnish with the greens of your choice and serve with warm cooked rice, Mr. Yoshida's sauce and a fresh cucumber salad. Enjoy!
      Crazy Delicious 3-ingredient Pot Roast Recipe - Munchkin Time

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcalProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 565mgVitamin A: 22IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 4mg
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    1. Karen

      March 26, 2025 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Going to make this again. So delicious. I want to add carrots and potatoes. I make it in the oven. When should i added them? Half way through? Or at the beginning? Just don’t want them super mushy. any suggestions appreciated.

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    2. Karen

      January 31, 2025 at 11:43 am

      I am about to make this recipe again for the second time. Curious - why do you cut up the pot roast into chunks? I’ve always cooked the whole, but for no particular reason.

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      • Munchkin Time

        January 31, 2025 at 10:04 pm

        Hi Karen! That's a great question, I prefer chopping it so it could be served right of way after cooking. Hope this makes sense! Maybe next time I will try cooking it as whole and see if I like it that way. 😉

        Reply
    3. Jeannie

      August 11, 2023 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Love this with Chuck roast. Have made it 4 times already. Thinking of using London Broil, because that's what is in my freezer...cooking it the same exact way. What are your thoughts on this cut of beef with your method?

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        February 23, 2024 at 5:13 am

        Thank you, Jeannie! I am so happy you like this recipe and made it 4 times already, to be honest with you I have never made this recipe with London Broil not sure how it will turn out.

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