14 Chuck Roast Recipes for Every Occasion

These recipes invite you to take this affordable cut of beef and transform it into flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth tender meals.

Sunday Pot Roast
Photo: Andy Lyons

The beauty of budget-friendly beef chuck roast is in its versatility. From chilis, to pot roasts and stews, our wide array of chuck roast recipes are both delicious and budget-friendly. Whether you’re feeding the entire family on a busy weeknight or at a special holiday gathering, these chuck roast recipes perfect here for every occasion.

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Texas Chuck Roast Chili

Texas Chuck Roast Chili
Jason Donnelly

The scoop on this chuck roast chili? Masa Harina corn flour, a traditional Mexican ingredient, thickens the chili and gives it a gorgeous glossy texture. With the perfect bit of heat from ancho chile and chipotle peppers, a bowl of this chuck roast chili is the perfect comfort food dinner.

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Maple Harvest Pot Roast

Maple Harvest Pot Roast
Scott Little

This beef roast and vegetable dish is a hearty classic that is made even more comforting with a sauce that is slightly sweetened by the juices extracted as the rutabaga cooks with the additional ingredients in the dutch oven. A reduction is poured atop the final dish, with the perfect balance and savory and sweet.

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German-Style Beef Roast

German-Style Beef Roast
Scott Little

Spicy whole grain mustard, dill pickles, and spaetzle give this beef roast German flair and packs a ton of flavor into one comfort food dish. Cooked low in the slow cooker, just add all your ingredients to the pot and go about your day!

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Burgundy Beef Stew

Burgundy Beef Stew
Blaine Moats

Burgundy beef, named for the use of dry and earthy Burgundy wine, is a timeless, much-loved dish for good reason. Beef chuck cooks low and slow with fresh vegetables, garlic, beef broth, and of course, this lovely red wine until cooked to fork tender perfection. Tapioca works as a thickener to help produce a mouth-watering gravy. For an extra serving of deliciousness, each serving is sprinkled with crispy crumbled bacon.

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Espresso Braised Beef

Espresso-Braised Beef
Blaine Moats

Are you ready for your mind to be blown and your appetite incredibly satisfied? Espresso powder and red wine, when used together as components for braising beef, result in smoky, robust flavors. The depth of flavor from slow cooking can be enjoyed in every single fork tender bite. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes for the ultimate comfort meal.

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Classic Pot Roast

Sunday Pot Roast
Andy Lyons

If you're in the mood for a classic Sunday dinner, this pot roast recipe is the the way to go. It's perfect for a group of tomorrow's leftovers as well. This comforting one pot meal boasts a flavor combo of fresh herbs, dry white wine, hearty root vegetables, and of course, chuck roast. Sit back and relax while it cooks low and slow.

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Pomegranate Pot Roast

Pomegranate Pot Roast
Blaine Moats

While pot roast is generally known for it's comforting and robust flavors, this one gets major points for visual appeal! Tangy pomegranate seeds and sweet persimmons give it a unique twist while fresh herbs bring an extra pop of color and flavor.

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Sunday Oven Pot Roast

Sunday Oven Pot Roast
Jason Donnelly

Succulent is the word for this simple to prepare chuck roast recipe. In what promises to become a meat-and-potatoes dinner dream dish, beef chuck pot roast cooks slow in boiling beef broth with hearty vegetables to a state of fork tender perfection.

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Chili-Style Pot Roast

Chili-Style Pot Roast
Andy Lyons

With a classic low and slow approach to cooking this meat and vegetables pot roast, this version has a beautifully unique Mexican flavor profile with the addition of chili powder, pinto beans, and poblano peppers. Take flavor to the next level by serving this pot roast with tangy lime wedges and warm cornbread with butter.

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Balsamic Beef Roast with Polenta

Balsamic Beef Roast Polenta
Andy Lyons

Tangy balsamic vinegar and dried Italian seasoning bring a special zing to this beef roast! Beef chuck pot roast and whole onions are cooked in beef broth until fork tender. Served with creamy polenta and topped with sharp parmesan cheese, it's highly likely you'll be going back for seconds.

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Pot Roast with Fruit and Chipotle Sauce

Pot Roast Fruit Chipotle Sauce
Peter Krumhardt

Dried fruit, chipotle peppers, and fresh cilantro will set your taste buds soaring when you try this beef chuck pot roast recipe. The cooked dried fruit chewy texture as you dig into the fork tender beef. With a bit of sweet heat and smoky flavor, this pot roast recipe promises to stand out!

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Italian Pot Roast with Penne

Italian Pot Roast Penne
Blaine Moats

Beef chuck is simmered with aromatic fennel seeds and seasonal produce is the start of this Italian pot roast. It's served over al dente penne pasta cooked to perfection with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Stew

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Stew
James Carriere

Here a wintry spice mix and the addition of butternut squash, apples, and cinnamon sticks up the flavor profiles. Cooked in beef broth or red wine and served with couscous, this pot roast wraps you up in a big comforting, cold weather hug.

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Saucy Pot Roast with Whole Wheat Noodles

Saucy Pot Roast with Whole Wheat Noodles
Kritsada Panichgul

This old-fashioned saucy pot roast is cooked with boneless beef chuck, canned tomatoes, hearty carrots, and crisp celery until its melt-in-your-mouth tender. The addition of brown sugar bring a slight sweetness to the table, which intensifies all of those flavors.

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