Budget Holiday Chuck Roast (View Print Version)

Easy, flavorful chuck roast with just three ingredients for hearty, budget-friendly holiday meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast

→ Seasoning

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

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup beef broth, low sodium preferred

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F.
02 - Pat chuck roast dry with paper towels and place it into a Dutch oven or roasting pan with a tight-fitting lid.
03 - Sprinkle dry onion soup mix evenly over the top of the beef.
04 - Pour beef broth around the roast, avoiding pouring directly on top to keep seasoning intact.
05 - Cover tightly with the lid or aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 3 hours until tender.
06 - Remove roast from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred and serve with pan juices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients
  • Perfect for budget-friendly holiday meals
02 -
  • For added flavor, add peeled carrots and potatoes around the roast before cooking
  • Leftovers make delicious sandwiches
03 -
  • Use low sodium beef broth to control salt levels
  • Rest the meat before slicing to retain juices
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