Budget Holiday Chuck Roast (Print Version)

Hearty chuck roast with dry onion soup mix and beef broth, ideal for warm holiday meals.

# Components:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F.
02 - Pat the chuck roast dry using paper towels and place it in a 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 pouring directly over to keep seasoning in place.
05 - Cover tightly with the lid or aluminum foil and roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours, until fork-tender.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding to serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Only three simple ingredients
  • Minimal effort for a delicious holiday meal
02 -
  • For added flavor, add peeled carrots and potatoes around the roast before cooking
  • Leftovers make delicious sandwiches
03 -
  • Do not pour broth directly onto the seasoning to keep flavors intact
  • Let the roast rest before slicing to retain juices
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