When it comes to comfort food that basically cooks itself, nothing beats a good ol’ Dutch oven chuck roast. This one’s juicy, tender, and falls apart like it wants to be shredded. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or stocking up the fridge, this is one of those recipes that keeps on giving. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and endless ways to use it. Let’s make magic with beef!
Flavor Profile:
Savory, rich, and beefy with deep umami from the searing and slow braising. The juices are gold—salty, fatty, and ridiculously good soaked into every strand of meat.
Ways to Use This Shredded Beef:
✅ Tacos – Load into warm tortillas with onions, cilantro, and salsa
✅ Burrito bowls – Serve over rice (or cauliflower rice), beans, avocado, and corn
✅ Stuffed sweet potatoes – A sweet and savory combo that’s unbeatable
✅ Beef sandwiches – Pile onto crusty bread with pickles, cheese, and mustard or BBQ sauce
✅ Empanada filling – Mix with sautéed onions, olives, or boiled egg for a Latin twist
✅ Nachos – Layer over chips with cheese, beans, jalapeños, and broil
✅ Quesadillas – Add cheese and shredded beef between tortillas and toast till golden
✅ Arepas or pupusas – Tuck the beef inside for a flavorful stuffing
✅ Salads – Add protein to a big green salad with lime vinaigrette
✅ Breakfast hash – Sauté with potatoes, peppers, onions—top with a fried egg
✅ Stuffed peppers – Combine beef with rice and cheese, then bake
✅ Beef enchiladas – Roll it into corn tortillas, smother in sauce, bake
✅ Soup or stew – Toss leftovers into broth with veggies and beans
Dutch Oven Chuck Roast
Tender, juicy, and simple. Perfect for shredding and soaking up all that flavor.
Ingredients:
1 (4-pound) chuck roast (≈1.8 kg)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garlic powder or granules (optional)
High smoke point oil or tallow, for searing
Instructions:
✅ Bring roast to room temperature – Let it sit out for about 30–60 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook evenly.
✅ Season generously with salt and black pepper. Add garlic powder or granules if using.
✅ Preheat your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil or tallow.
✅ Sear the roast well on all sides until it develops a deep brown crust. This adds major flavor.
✅ Cover the Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid. Place it in the oven at 300°F (150°C).
✅ Cook for 3.5 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
✅ Shred with two forks right in the pot, mixing well with the rendered juices.
🔥 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving, 8 servings):
Calories: 435
Protein: 38g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: Depends on salt used
