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A platter of tender, shredded Viral Chuck Roast with roasted potatoes, carrots, and fresh parsley.

Viral Chuck Roast with Crispy Ends

This viral chuck roast is a juicy, tender delight with crispy, caramelized edges—a perfect one-pot wonder for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 544
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast about 4 pounds see note below
  • Salt to generously season
  • Pepper to generously season

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Generously season both sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the roast in a baking dish or enameled cast iron dish, cover with a lid or foil, and bake for 1 hour per pound of meat.
  4. After roasting, remove the roast from the oven and shred it into large chunks using two forks. If the meat is not shredding easily, return it to the oven for an additional 30 minutes.
  5. Raise the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Toss the shredded pieces of roast in the rendered fat to coat. Then, place the meat back in the oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes, or until you see crispy, caramelized edges.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 544kcalProtein: 58gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 1004mgVitamin A: 39IUCalcium: 51mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This recipe is as simple as it gets: a juicy roast with crispy edges. It's perfect on its own or served with roasted potatoes and carrots for a complete meal.

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