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    Christmas Pan Roast Recipe: Succulent Chuck with Red Wine & Herbs

    Posted: Oct 18, 2023 · Last updated: Oct 18, 2023 · by Shai Cohen · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The only thing standing between you and your new favorite dish just might be the 3 ½ hours this pan roast recipe takes to complete. This one will instantly become your new go-to recipe for family gatherings and the holidays. This pan roast recipe results in a hearty, warm, and tender dish.

    The chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection, which makes it so tender that every bite simply melts in your mouth. Add that to the savory, warm glaze that is a combination of beef broth and red wine, and you have yourselves a simply magnificent holiday dish. All of the vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and potatoes, come together to make this pan roast recipe the great choice for those chilly days. Make sure to check it out.

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    Pan roast recipe
    Pan roast

    Ingredients

    • Olive oil — 2 tbsp.
    • Red wine — 1 cup
    • Beef broth — 3 cups
    • Onion — 1 cup, peeled and halved
    • Carrots — 6-8, sliced
    • Salt — 1 tsp. 
    • Black pepper — 1 tsp.
    • Chuck roast — 4 ½ pounds
    • Rosemary — 3 sprigs, fresh
    • Thyme — 3 sprigs, fresh

    Instructions

    1. Set the oven to 275°F degrees.
    1. Rub the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
    1. Heat a large pot until hot, and add olive oil.
    1. Once the oil is really hot, add the peeled and halved onions, along with the carrots.
    1. Once the vegetables are soft, remove them from the pot and place them on a plate.
    1. Drizzle some extra olive oil into the pan, and sear the chuck roast for a minute on both sides.
    1. Remove the roast to the plate.
    1. Deglaze the pan by pouring beef broth and red wine. Scrap the bottom of the pan with a whisk.
    1. Transfer the roast back to the pan, along with the onions, carrots, rosemary, and thyme.
    1. Pour just enough beef stock to cover the meat in half.
    1. Place the lid and roast for about three and a half hours.

    Substitutions

    • Olive oil — While this pan roast recipe must be made with very specific ingredients, olive oil is not one of them. Admittedly, it provides a fine flavor, but the same could be said for butter as well. Canola oil and vegetable oil are other alternatives.
    • Red wine — This pan roast recipe can also be made without red wine. However, it just won’t be the same. Red wine suits this recipe just fine, as it provides a complex and rich flavor and doesn’t dominate the dish. With that being said, if you have any reservations about cooking with alcohol, feel free to skip this one. Cranberry juice and pomegranate juice would do the job as well.
    • Beef broth — While there is nothing wrong with beef broth, if you’re short on it you can always go with chicken broth. Vegetable broth would be another alternative.

    Variations

    • Fruity — While this pan roast recipe is as filling as it goes, that shouldn’t stop you. For an interesting twist, you might want to consider adding some fruits to the mix. Raisins work wonders for most. Prunes and dates are great as well, and so are figs and apples.
    • Starchy — This pan roast recipe is prepared to ensure nobody stays hungry after dinner, but if you want it to be more filling, consider adding potatoes to the mix. Once they are baked to perfection, you should be good to go.
    Pan roast with bread
    Pan roast with bread

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Pot 
    • Whisk 
    • Oven 
    • Plate

    Storage

    • Allow your dish to cool completely before storing it. You can divide the leftover roast into individual portions to make it easier.
    • Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. You can store the leftover gravy separately or together. It’s up to you.
    • Once stored in your fridge, the leftovers will last for three days.

    Pro Tips

    • The meat — This pan roast recipe is only as good as the cut of meat, so choose carefully. While chuck roast is simply great, if you are looking for an alternative, remember that you should go for a cut with a good amount of marbling.
    • The cooking — Although this pan roast recipe clearly states that you should cook the chuck roast for 3 ½ hours, you should also check the dish to see if it’s ready. The chuck roast should be tender enough to fall apart.
    Pan roast recipe

    Christmas Pan Roast Recipe: Succulent Chuck with Red Wine & Herbs

    Hearty, savory, and tender. That’s what you get with this pan roast recipe, your next favorite holiday dish. Let’s check it out.
    5 from 153 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 people
    Calories 782 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Pot
    • Whisk
    • Oven
    • Plate

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tbsp. Olive oil
    • 1 cup Red wine
    • 3 cups Beef broth
    • 1 cup Onion peeled and halved
    • 6-8 Carrots sliced
    • 1 tsp. Salt
    • 1 tsp. Black pepper
    • 4 ½ Chuck roast
    • 3 sprigs Rosemary fresh
    • 3 sprigs Thyme fresh

    Instructions
     

    • Set the oven to 275°F degrees.
    • Rub the chuck roast generously with salt and black pepper.
    • Heat a large pot until hot and add olive oil.
    • Once the oil is really hot, add the peeled and halved onions, along with the carrots.
    • Once the vegetables are soft, remove them from the pot and place them on a plate.
    • Drizzle some extra olive oil into the pan, and sear the chuck roast for a minute, on both sides.
    • Remove the roast to the plate.
    • Deglaze the pan by pouring beef broth and red wine. Scrap the bottom of the pan with a whisk.
    • Transfer the roast back to the pan, along with the onions, carrots, rosemary, and thyme.
    • Pour just enough beef stock to cover the meat in half.
    • Place the lid and roast for about three and a half hours.

    Video

    Notes

    • The meat — This pan roast recipe is only as good as the cut of meat, so choose carefully. While chuck roast is simply great, if you are looking for an alternative keep in mind that you should go for a cut with a good amount of marbling.
     
    • The cooking — Although this pan roast recipe clearly states that you should cook the chuck roast for a good 3 ½ hours, you should also check the dish to see if it’s ready. The chuck roast should be tender enough to fall apart.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Christmas Pan Roast Recipe: Succulent Chuck with Red Wine & Herbs
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    782
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    47
    g
    72
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    21
    g
    131
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    3
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    24
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    279
    mg
    93
    %
    Sodium
     
    860
    mg
    37
    %
    Potassium
     
    1564
    mg
    45
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    79
    g
    158
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    6197
    IU
    124
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    96
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    9
    mg
    50
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Comfort food dinner idea, Hearty beef pan roast, Red wine braised chuck roast, Savory pan roast recipe, Slow-cooked chuck roast with herbs
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