Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this tender and savory chuck roast. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish features a delightful blend of aromatic herbs and spices, resulting in juicy, shredded beef that melts in your mouth. Paired with a luscious gravy and served over creamy mashed potatoes, this meal is not only comforting but also a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this Mediterranean style chuck roast will impress your guests and elevate your weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- Dried oregano and thyme
- Bay leaves
- Russet potatoes
- Milk and unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Sauté chopped onion until softened; add minced garlic.
- Deglaze with red wine, then stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, herbs, and bay leaves.
- Return the roast to the pot, cover, and slow-cook in the oven at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork-tender.
- Cook quartered potatoes in salted water until tender. Mash with milk and butter; keep warm.
- Shred the roast and thicken the cooking liquid with a cornstarch slurry for gravy.
- Serve shredded beef over mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 104mg