Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast
This hearty beef chuck pot roast is seasoned with salt, black pepper, and dried rosemary, then paired with carrots, celery, and onion. As the vegetables soften alongside the meat, they mingle with its juices and butter to form a rich, comforting sauce—ideal for a satisfying family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Cook in hot oil until browned on both sides, then transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook and stir until the vegetables start to release their juices, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add butter and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle in rosemary; return the roast to the pot and cover.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven until the chuck roast is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- 8
Season the vegetables with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Calories 793.16 kcal High 40%
- Protein 31.38 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 60.69 g 22%
- Total Fat 46.73 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 18.98 g High 95%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.21 mg High 51%
- Sodium 1485.8 mg High 65%
- Dietary Fiber 2.34 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 50.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 285.85 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 67.16 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 3.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 793.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chuck Roast. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 793.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast healthy?
- Basic Beef Chuck Pot Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 793.16 calories and 31.38 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1485.8 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.98 g (95% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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