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VIRAL CHUCK ROAST

VIRAL CHUCK ROAST

A tender and flavorful viral chuck roast recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 544 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Beef

  • 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast Pick a nice fatty roast for easy shredding.
  • Salt to generously season
  • Pepper to generously season

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Season your roast generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Add to a baking dish, cover, and bake for 1 hour per pound of meat.
  • Remove the roast from the oven and shred it into large chunks using two forks. If the roast is not pulling apart easily, put it back in the oven for 30 min.
  • Raise the oven heat to 425° F.
  • Toss the shredded pieces of roast around in the rendered fat and place it back in the oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes until you see some nice crispy caramelized ends.
  • Serve and ENJOY!!

Notes

You can use a glass baking dish covered with aluminum foil instead of an enameled cast iron. Serve with roasted potatoes and carrots if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 544kcalProtein: 58gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 1004mgVitamin A: 39IUCalcium: 51mgIron: 6mg
Keyword beef roast, easy roast recipe, slow cooked roast, tender roast, Viral Chuck Roast
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