# Braised Beef Chuck Roast

A slow-cooked, tender shredded beef chuck roast perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs chuck roast
- kosher salt
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole white onion, diced
- 1 whole leek, sliced
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup red wine
- 2-4 cup beef stock
- carrot, chopped (optional)
- salt

## Instructions

1. Season chuck roast generously with kosher salt on all sides.
2. Broil the roast on a sheet tray in the oven on high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until charred.
3. Sauté diced white onions and sliced leeks in olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until softened.
4. Stir in tomato paste and crushed garlic, cooking for 30-60 seconds.
5. Add red wine, then add the seared chuck roast.
6. Pour in beef stock and add chopped carrots if using.
7. Bring liquid to a boil, then partially cover and bake at 275°F for 4 hours until meat is tender.
8. Remove meat, shred in a bowl, then stir back into the pot and season to taste with additional salt.

## Equipment

- oven
- sheet tray
- large pot
- knife
- strainer
- garlic press
- forks

## Tips

- Use celery instead of leeks if unavailable.
- Use the cheapest red wine available.
- The meat is done when it is tender enough to shred easily with two forks.
- Freeze the prepared beef in silicone molds for easy reheating.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvGYwaqESmI
- Creator: Xander Mason
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/16aca500-a597-417b-bcdc-8925d4e750e7
- Extracted: 2026-10-22

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