If you're looking for an easy high protein meal to please a crowds, this slow cooked super tender chuck roast is the one for you. This chuck roast is so simple, just the chuck roast itself, some oil, some lime juice, and seasonings. It's very healthy, juicy, and tender.
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This would be fantastic for a Father's day dinner or Mother's day brunch, a cookout, or a potluck. It really would be a great recipe to bring anywhere that you're feeding a crowd.
This was inspired by my sheet pan steak fajitas on this site, and pairs well with this flour tortillas recipe. You could serve this in a wrap, on your favorite rolls, over potatoes, or by itself.
You'll love this recipe because it’s a comforting, hearty meal that’s full of rich flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. It's perfect for impressing guests, regular family dinners or contributing to a potluck with minimal effort.
Ingredients
The ingredients are very minimal.
- Chuck Roast
- Lime Juice
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Seasoned Salt
- Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1. Get a chuck roast that is about 3-3.5 lbs. Mix together your dry spices and lime juice and rub it onto the entire chuck roast. Let it marinate for several hours or over night.
Step 2. Before cooking, drizzle avocado oil or olive oil over it and add it to an oven safe baking dish.
Step 3. Bake low and slow at around 250-300℉ covered. After a couple hours you will want to flip it and cover it back up. I like the internal temp to reach about 206℉. Cook to whatever temperature you'd like but we prefer it to be super tender. It should shred easily with a fork.
Step 4. Shred and serve on a tortilla, over mashed potatoes, or by itself. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Hint: Instead of trying to keep foil on the baking dish, I like to cover with a sheet pan.
Variations
Ways to serve + Pairing options
- Serve with a side of parmesan cauliflower
- Serve over mashed potatoes or with baked potatoes
- Serve on tortillas, like these flour tortillas.
- Serve with a side of green beans
Equipment
All you need are measuring spoons, a meat thermometer, a baking dish, and something to cover such as foil or a sheet pan.
Storage
You can store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or you can freeze for a later date. I like to freeze in individual serving bags and grab them for lunches when we don't have any leftovers.
Top Tip
Make sure you cook low and slow covered so that it is tender and juicy.
FAQ
If you don't want to use chuck roast, you can substitute it with a rump roast or shoulder roast.
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📖Recipe
Slow Cooker Super Tender Chuck Roast
Equipment
- Slow Cooker OR
- Large oven safe pan
Ingredients
- 3-3.5 lb Chuck Roast
- 3 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- ½ tablespoon Lawry's seasoned salt
- Olive Oil for coating before baking/cooking
Instructions
- Step 1. Get a chuck roast that is about 3-3.5 lbs. Mix together your dry spices and lime juice and rub it onto the entire chuck roast. Let it marinate for several hours or over night.
- Step 2. Before cooking, drizzle avocado oil or olive oil over it and add it to an oven safe baking dish.
- Step 3. Bake low and slow at around 250-300℉ covered. After a couple hours you will want to flip it and cover it back up. I like the internal temp to reach about 206℉. Cook to whatever temperature you'd like but we prefer it to be super tender. It should shred easily with a fork.
- Step 4. Shred and serve on a tortilla, over mashed potatoes, or by itself. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Annabelle says
Delicious!
Annabelle says
Delicious!
Heidi says
Oh this sounds so good! And it is so versatile. I love when I can get several meals out of one piece of meat. And cooking long and slow always seems to make it so much more flavorful and tender. I really like the lime juice in this, I'll have to try this sometime. Thanks so much for sharing!
Laura says
I love the simplicity and ease of this recipe. And I can think of a million ways to use it!
Ophelie says
Looks delicious!!