Description
This creamy mushroom beef chuck roast recipe features a tender, slow-cooked chuck roast infused with savory mushroom and onion flavors. The roast is browned then cooked low and slow with a creamy mushroom gravy, resulting in a rich, hearty main course perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 5 pounds chuck roast
Vegetables
- 1 (454 grams) package white or cremini mushrooms
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
- 2 (10.75 ounces each) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/4 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F to prepare for browning and initial roasting of the chuck roast.
- Brown the Roast: Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, then brown the chuck roast on all sides to develop flavor. After browning, place the roast in a Dutch oven or lidded roaster.
- Add Vegetables: Arrange the mushrooms and chopped onions around the chuck roast inside the Dutch oven.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soups, and water until mostly smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chuck roast and vegetables.
- Roast: Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place in the preheated oven. Roast for 20 minutes at 400 °F, then reduce the oven temperature to 325 °F and continue cooking for another 4 to 5 hours, or until the meat pulls apart easily with a fork.
- Make Gravy: Remove the roast and plate it. Whisk the mushrooms, onions, and pan drippings together to create a creamy gravy.
- Serve: Spoon the gravy over the sliced beef and serve immediately for a rich and comforting meal.
- Optional Slow Cooker Method: Brown the roast in olive oil over medium heat in a skillet, then transfer to a slow cooker. Add mushrooms and onions around the meat. Pour the soup and water mixture over the roast, cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until tender. Use drippings to make gravy as described before serving.
Notes
- You can double the gravy ingredients if you want extra sauce to enjoy or serve with mashed potatoes.
- Browning the meat before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture.
- Using either white or cremini mushrooms works well and adds earthy flavor.
- The dish can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles to soak up the gravy.
- If desired, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
