24 Beef Roast Recipes That Have to Be Tried to Be Believed! 

August 31, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Beef roast is a tried and true dinner - but what if you are ready to stir things up? Well, these beef roast recipes are just the ones that you need! From classic recipes to Asian-inspired dishes, you will be able to recreate the yummiest and coziest dishes! 

Beef Roast

1. Classic Pot Roast 

If you are a fan of old fashioned beef roasts, then this is the recipe for you! Here, chuck roast is simmered in an aromatic broth made from red wine, tomato paste, and beef stock and flavored with herbs and aromatics. Vegetables and potatoes are added to the pot before the beef is done cooking for a one pot meal!  

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Classic Pot Roast

2. Red Wine Braised Beef Roast

With this recipe, you double the amount of red wine that you are cooking with! The wine imparts a gorgeous and deep flavor to the beef roast while also tenderizing the meat at the same time. The dijon mustard adds a further tang to the meat and veggies. The great thing about this recipe is that you can make your red wine braised roast on the stovetop or in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot! 

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Red Wine Braised Beef Roast

3. Garlic Herb Butter Beef Roast

This recipe is simple and delicious enough to be a crowd-pleaser! Here, a New York roast is browned on all sides before being coated in a homemade garlic and rosemary butter. The roast is then cooked in the oven until nice and tender. Depending on the size of your roast, this recipe should only take a little over an hour to cook! 

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Garlic Herb Butter Beef Roast

4. Barbecue Smoked BBQ Chuck Roast

Brisket can be a pretty pricey cut of meat - this is why you should consider smoking a chuck roast! The roast is slathered in kosher salt and coarsely ground peppercorns before being cooked low and slow. The roast develops a gorgeous bark on the outside and is nice and tender on the inside. Just beautiful! 

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Barbecue Smoked BBQ Chuck Roast

5. Louisiana Garlic Stuffed Beef Roast

This is a really cool, simple, and delicious way to prepare a beef roast! Make slits along the chuck roast and stuff with garlic cloves and parsley before seasoning with salt, pepper, cayenne, and tabasco sauce. Let the roast brine before searing and then cooking in a light broth. 

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Louisiana Garlic Stuffed Beef Roast

6. Tender BBQ Beef Roast 

What if you could make the most delicious barbecue roast without firing up your grill? Well, this is exactly the kind of miracle that this recipe offers up! Here, a tri tip roast is cooked in a homemade barbecue sauce until it is practically falling apart. It tastes incredible served as a sloppy joe or with a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. 

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Tender BBQ Beef Roast

7. Crock Pot Asian Style Beef Roast 

If you are looking for a new way to flavor your beef roast, then give this recipe a try! Chuck roast is slow cooked in a sauce made of soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, broth, brown sugar, and aromatics. To make this dish even better, once the beef is tender, it is shredded and further cooked in the thickened sauce. 

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Crock Pot Asian Style Beef Roast

8. Mexican Shredded Beef Roast

This is just the kind of beef roast recipe you need if you are looking for a filling for tacos, burritos, or even enchiladas! The beef is coated in green chiles, cumin, garlic, and chili powder, wrapped in foil, and then baked until it is fork tender. Shred and serve with the cooking juices. 

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Mexican Shredded Beef Roast

9. Italian Pot Roast

This pot roast is just brimming with flavor! A rump roast or chuck roast is simmered in veggies, Italian herbs, aromatics, red wine, and tomatoes until it is soft enough to be shredded. Once the meat is done cooking, reduce the sauce and serve alongside the roast! 

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Italian Pot Roast

10. French Onion Pot Roast

It is like french onion soup and a beef roast had a delicious baby! You start off by caramelizing the onions and then cooking the beef roast in the onions, beef broth, french onion soup mix, and more! Not only do you get a deliciously tender roast, but you have an au jus to serve alongside it too! 

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French Onion Pot Roast

11. Beer Braised Pot Roast

If red wine feels a little too fancy for you, try braising your chuck roast in beer instead! Don't worry, though, because the beer does an excellent job of tenderizing the beef and adding a dark and complex flavor to the meat and tomato-based broth. The veggies, aromatics, and potatoes lend their own flavor into the mix too!

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Beer Braised Pot Roast

12. Creamy Mushroom Beef Roast

It doesn't get any easier to make this beef roast and yet you are rewarded with an earthy and creamy flavor! Here, the chuck roast is browned and then cooked with mushrooms, onion soup mix, and cream of mushroom soup until fork tender. Delicious! 

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Creamy Mushroom Beef Roast

13. Balsamic Slow Cooker Pot Roast

There is just so much flavor to this pot roast recipe! The beef roast is patted with a garlic and onion rub and then coated in a sauce made from balsamic vinegar, honey, honey mustard, and beef broth. The balsamic vinegar is great at adding a tang to the meat while also tenderizing it so that it can be easily shredded with  a fork. 

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Balsamic Slow Cooker Pot Roast

14. Coffee Rubbed Top Round Roast

Rubbing down your top round roast in ground coffee can seem like a bit of a risk but it is one that will definitely pay off in the flavor department! The coffee, brown sugar, garlic, and chipotle chili powder work to create a smoky, sweet, and spicy rub that takes this cut of beef to the next level. Make sure to make the sauce so that you have something to serve alongside the roast. 

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Coffee Rubbed Top Round Roast

15. Maple and Dijon Pot Roast

The great thing about this recipe is that each ingredient imparts a little bit of flavor that all blends together beautifully! The roast is first seared in bacon fat before being cooked in a sauce made of dijon mustard, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and broth. When the roast is tender, reduce the sauce for a delicious gravy! 

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Maple and Dijon Pot Roast

16. Spicy Pot Roast with Oranges, Sweet Potato, and Calabrian Chile Gremolata

Want to get fancy with your beef roast? Then give this recipe a try! Sweet and tangy oranges, spicy calabrian peppers, and hearty veggies add an unusual and wonderful flavor to the meat. The beef is cooked with orange wedges, broth, chiles, and tomatoes. Make a sauce of orange juice, orange zest, and chiles before serving with the meat. 

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Spicy Pot Roast with Oranges, Sweet Potato, and Calabrian Chile Gremolata

17. Chipotle Honey Pot Roast

This pot roast is absolutely perfect as a taco filling although it can be served in any way that you want! The smokiness and spiciness from the chipotle powder is perfectly balanced by the honey. The meat is cooked in a broth made from lots of seasoning and orange juice. Once cooked, shred the meat and combine the cooking juices with salsa verde. 

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Chipotle Honey Pot Roast

18. Chili Lime Mexican Beef Roast

This is a refreshing and delicious beef roast that is just perfect for the summertime! The roast is coated in chili powder and garlic and slow cooked in lemon-lime soda. When the meat is tender, shred, squeeze lime juice over it and serve! 

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Chili Lime Mexican Beef Roast

19. Cranberry Pot Roast

If you need a pot roast recipe for the holidays, then this one to consider! Here, browned roast is cooked in a sweet sauce made up of cranberries, port or wine, beef stock, herbs, and mustard seeds. Once the meat is nice and tender, reduce the sauce and turn it into a gravy. 

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Cranberry Pot Roast

20. Garlic and Ginger Pot Roast

This is such an aromatic pot roast that is perfect for warming you up on cold and dreary days! The roast is browned and cooked in a sauce made from ginger, garlic, broth and fish sauce or soy sauce - depending on your preferred flavor profile. Once the roast has cooked for a while, add in veggies and cook until everything is tender! 

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Garlic and Ginger Pot Roast

21. Tangy Tomato Pot Roast

Sweet and tangy, this pot roast is sure to be a hit with everyone! The beef roast is cooked in tomatoes, brown sugar, herbs, and sauces until fork tender. This recipe shows you how to make this cozy meal in the oven or slow cooker, depending on your preference! 

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Tangy Tomato Pot Roast

22. Soy Ginger Pot Roast

This is such a warming pot roast, perfect for the colder months! The roast is simmered in soy sauce and ginger as well as honey, cider vinegar, garlic, and mustard. In short, it contains everything you need to create a nice and cozy dish. 

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Soy Ginger Pot Roast

23. Honey and Brown Sugar Bourbon Beef Roast 

You will be hard-pressed to find an easier recipe than the one for this sweet, heady beef roast dish! All you have to do is add the beef roast to the cooker and pour in brown sugar, honey, bourbon, and beef broth. Then let your slow cooker work its magic and enjoy your delicious, tender beef! 

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Honey and Brown Sugar Bourbon Beef Roast

24. Pesto Rubbed Beef Roast with Tomato Sauce

For this recipe, you can use either store bought or homemade basil pesto! Apply half of the pesto sauce onto the beef and roast in the oven until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Then, make up a sauce with tomatoes and the rest of the basil pesto sauce and serve with the beef roast. 

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Pesto Rubbed Beef Roast with Tomato Sauce

All of these recipes are going to help you step up your beef roast game! Whether you are looking for something classic or want to be daring, you will find exactly what you need here! 

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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