Description
This Viral Chuck Roast recipe is a simple yet delicious way to prepare a tender, flavorful beef roast with crispy caramelized edges. Perfectly seasoned and slow-baked until tender, then finished at a high temperature to create delightful crispy bits. An irresistible comfort food classic that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 pounds)
- Salt, to generously season
- Black pepper, to generously season
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Generously season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper to enhance the meat’s natural flavor.
- Initial Bake: Place the seasoned roast in a baking dish and cover it. Bake in the oven for approximately 1 hour per pound, which for this 4-pound roast is about 4 hours, allowing the meat to become tender.
- Check and Shred: Remove the roast from the oven and use two forks to shred the meat into large chunks. If it resists pulling apart, return it to the oven for an additional 30 minutes to further tenderize.
- Increase Oven Temperature: Raise the oven temperature to 425°F to prepare for the final crisping stage of the shredded meat.
- Caramelize: Toss the shredded chunks in the rendered fat within the baking dish to coat them. Spread the meat evenly and bake uncovered for 25 minutes at 425°F, allowing crispy caramelized edges to form.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your tender, juicy, and crispy charred chuck roast!
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste before baking if desired – garlic powder or smoked paprika can add extra flavor.
- Rest the roast for 10 minutes before shredding to allow juices to redistribute.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness; the internal temperature should reach about 190°F for easy shredding.
- Leftovers can be used in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (approximately 170 g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: chuck roast, beef roast, crispy beef, slow baked beef, shredded beef, crispy roast recipe
