30 Beef Chuck Roast Recipes That Will Have You Set for Family Dinners! 

November 5, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Chuck roast is delicious and economical – the perfect cut. These beef chuck roast recipes are going to show you all the ways that you can turn this cut into something truly scrumptious. Go ahead and take a look at the recipes! 

beef chuck roast recipes

1. Classic Pot Roast 

Does it get any cozier than a classic pot roast? The key to getting a truly tender result is to brine the chuck roast ahead of time. Then, the meat is browned and then simmered in wine, broth, and seasonings along with a whole heap of veggies! 

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Classic Pot Roast

2. Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes 

Of course, a beef stew can be just as warming! In this recipe, the chuck roast is cubed and then cooked in broth, red wine, balsamic vinegar, herbs alongside carrots and potatoes. For the tastiest results, make this stew a day ahead and simply reheat when you want to serve it! 

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Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

3. Chuck Roast Stroganoff

This chuck roast stroganoff is unlike any stroganoff you have ever tasted before! Here, the chuck roast is sprinkled with seasonings, browned, and then braised in red wine, broth, and fragrant veggies. The chuck roast is then shredded and served with egg noodles that are cooked in the pan drippings of the roast! 

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Chuck Roast Stroganoff

4. Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

These sandwiches do take some time to make but they are well worth the effort – they are just dripping with flavor! The beef is slow cooked in onions, garlic, and broth. Once the beef is tender, it is shredded and used for the sandwich filling along with the onions. The sandwich is topped off with cheese and broiled before being dipped in the chuck roast cooking juices! 

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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

5. Mexican Shredded Beef

This is a no-fuss recipe but one that is so incredibly tasty! With this recipe, you lay the chuck roast on a foil sheet and drown the meat in green chiles and seasonings. The chuck roast is then wrapped up in the foil and slow roasted. Once done, the beef can be shredded and used as you like! 

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Mexican Shredded Beef

6. Beef Barley Soup

Nutritious, hearty, and super flavorful – this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family, especially during those colder months. The beef and veggies are slow cooked in broth, sauces, and fresh herbs. The barley is added in near the end and the whole thing is served while warm! 

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Beef Barley Soup

7. Mississippi Pot Roast

So, how is a Mississippi pot roast different from a traditional pot roast? Well, in this delicious recipe, the chuck roast is slow cooked in an au jus mix, ranch dressing mix, butter, and pepperoncini! The result is a super flavorful and rich roast that can be served with noodles or mashed potatoes! 

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Mississippi Pot Roast

8. Beef Bourguignon 

Rustic and delicious, this is a chuck roast dish that you may want to eat with just some crusty bread alone! The beef is roasted in a savory and herb alongside bacon and veggies. Once done, the beef is broken into chunks and served with the drippings and the veggies. 

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Beef Bourguignon

9. Italian Beef

Want to make yummy and savory beef sandwiches for a crowd? This is a recipe you are going to want to try out! The beef is tossed in seasonings and aromatics and then cooked in broth, pepperoncini, and pickled Italian vegetables. Once cooked and shredded, the beef is stuffed into hoagie rolls and topped off with provolone cheese. 

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Italian Beef

10. Korean Style Pot Roast 

If you love pot roast but are ready to switch things up, this recipe is going to make your taste buds tingle! In this recipe, the chuck roast is cut up, browned, and then simmered in a broth made of beef stock, gochujang paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatics. When the meat is nice and tender, serve over white rice. 

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Korean Style Pot Roast

11. Beer Braised BBQ Chuck Roast

Beer braised chuck roast is the best! The beer adds a gorgeous flavor to the beef and also helps the tough tissues to break down, leaving the meat nice and tender. Here, the chuck roast is dusted in Montreal seasoning, browned, and then cooked in beer, chili sauce, brown sugar, and more!

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Beer Braised BBQ Chuck Roast

12. Chuck Roast and Veggie Stir-Fry

If you think that chuck roast is too tough for a stir-fry – think again! The secret to getting this meat taste amazing is to slice the roast thinly and marinate it in a mix of baking soda, soy sauce, and sesame oil. You then saute the meat, cook the veggies, add noodles and toss everything in a gorgeous stir-fry sauce! 

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Chuck Roast and Veggie Stir-Fry

13. Shredded Beef Enchiladas 

Once you try these enchiladas you are never going to want to go back to the fast food versions! The chuck roast is slow cooked in spices, salsa, and broth until it is tender enough to be shredded. The beef is then wrapped in tortillas along with enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. The tortillas are placed in a baking dish, coated in enchilada sauce and cheese, and then baked until golden brown! 

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Shredded Beef Enchiladas

14. Chuck Roast Ragu

This is sure to be one of the most flavorful ragu dishes you have ever tasted! This is because the beef is cooked in fragrant and sauteed vegetables that are then combined with tomatoes, beef broth, and herbs. This is cooked until the beef is soft enough to be shredded. Then, cooked pappardelle pasta is mixed into the dish and served! 

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Chuck Roast Ragu

15. Texas-Style Chili Con Carne

If you are looking to make a chili that is even heartier, then add chuck roast into the mix! In this incredible recipe, the beef is cooked in spices, beer, tomatoes, peppers, veggies, and more. It is just going to be an explosion of flavor! 

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Texas-Style Chili Con Carne

16. Rosemary Chuck Roast with Cheesy Polenta

This recipe is simple, but the results are so incredible it is going to taste like you were slaving over a hot stove for a while! Here, the beef is patted down with seasonings, minced garlic, and rosemary and then slow cooked in broth. It is served alongside a polenta with parmesan cheese mixed in! 

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Rosemary Chuck Roast with Cheesy Polenta

17. Chuck Roast Tacos

If you want street food worthy tacos, then this is the recipe you should be following! The chuck roast is slow roasted in orange juice, broth, and taco seasoning. Once tender, it is shredded, seasoned again, and then broiled until nice and crispy. Add to tortillas and top with your desired veggies! 

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Chuck Roast Tacos

18. Chuck Roast Shepherd’s Pie 

You usually use ground meat for shepherd’s pie but using chuck roast adds a unique flavor as well as texture into the mix. Now, this filling takes a bit longer to cook but the savory results are so worth it! The chuck roast is seasoned, browned, and then slow cooked with vegetables in red wine and broth. Once tender, the meat is shredded, the meat and veggies are added to a baking dished, topped with mashed potatoes, and then baked until golden brown! 

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Chuck Roast Shepherd's Pie

19. Chuck Roast Pot Pie

Making this chunky, savory homemade pot pie is a lot easier than you might think! The chuck roast chunks are slow cooked in broth, red wine, veggies, and herbs. This filling is transferred to a baking dish, topped off with puff pastry, and baked until golden brown! 

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Chuck Roast Pot Pie

20. Shredded Chuck Roast Tostada

This dish is just a match made in heaven! The crispy tostadas are perfectly complemented by the savory and saucy shredded beef. The refried beans add flavor and a creamy texture while the veggies bring the crunch and the sour cream brings the tang. Cheese also goes great with these tostadas! 

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Shredded Chuck Roast Tostada

21. Pot Roast Casserole 

This is a great recipe to consider when you have leftover pot roast. However, this casserole is so good that it is worth it to make a fresh pot roast just for it! The pot roast is combined with sauteed veggies and then mixed in with scalloped potatoes. All of this is baked until the potatoes are nice and tender! 

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Pot Roast Casserole

22. Italian Chuck Roast Soup

There is nothing quite like a hearty beef soup to perk you up on those cold nights! The flavor in this soup is absolutely incredible thanks to the chuck roast, shallots, aromatics, and Italian herbs! Veggies are added to the soup halfway through the cooking process to bulk it up even further! 

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Italian Chuck Roast Soup

23. Shredded Chuck Roast Quesadilla 

What takes these quesadillas to the next level is the succulent beef filling! The beef is simmered in tomatoes, green chiles, and smoky spices until it is fork tender. It is then shredded and added to one side of a tortilla along with cheese. The tortilla is folded and fried on each side. 

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Shredded Chuck Roast Quesadilla

24. Chuck Roast Empanada

These chuck roast empanadas are going to blow your mind! The chuck roast filling is pretty easy to make since you just have to simmer the beef and veggies in mushroom soup, stock, and onion dry mix. Then, chop it all up and add as a filling to your homemade empanada dough before baking until golden brown. Make sure to serve it with a homemade horseradish sauce. 

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Chuck Roast Empanada

25. Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Burritos 

These burritos are savory, cheesy, saucy, and a little bit spicy! The chuck roast is cooked in poblano peppers, jalapenos, and enchilada sauce. Then, the beef is shredded and used as a filling for the burritos. To take the burritos to the next level, cover in the beef sauce, top with cheese, and bake! 

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Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Burritos

26. Smoked Chuck Roast

This is the most incredible smoked beef that you have ever tasted! Here, the chuck roast is coated in a compound herb butter. Then, you liberally sprinkle the roast with a homemade seasoning and then smoke according to the instructions. Rest and then serve! 

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Smoked Chuck Roast

27. Marinated Grilled Chuck Roast

The key to making this grilled chuck roast so amazing is that it is marinated in balsamic vinegar, spices, herbs, and mustard until it is tender and has absorbed a ton of flavor. The roast is then grilled, rested, and served with a side of chimichurri sauce! 

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Marinated Grilled Chuck Roast

28. Chuck Roast Nachos

Sure, this might seem like a lot of time and work for nachos but once you have tasted them, you will realize what the fuss was all about! The chuck roast is smothered in the most amazing rub and slow cooked in tomato sauce and broth. It is then shredded before being added to fried tortilla chips. Top with cheese, broil in oven, and enjoy! 

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Chuck Roast Nachos

29. Chuck Roast Gyros

These gyros are going to be the most flavorful ones you have ever tasted! The beef is slow cooked in herbs and spices. It is then served on pita along with the cooking juices and topped off with tzatziki and fresh veggies. 

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Chuck Roast Gyros

30. Asian Braised Chuck Roast

The flavors in this braised beef are just incredible! The chuck roast is simmered in delicious ingredients like soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lemongrass, sriracha, and so much more! Once the meat is nice and tender, serve over warm rice! 

Get the recipe here

Asian Braised Chuck Roast

Chuck roast is a versatile cut, one that can be turned into so many different dishes! Now that you know what you can make with it, it is time to get to work! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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