Dutch Oven Shredded Beef Chuck Roast offers slow-cooked beef seasoned with a bold blend of spices and turned into melt-in-your-mouth tender meat, ideal for beef tacos, shredded beef sandwiches, or a hearty protein source for dinner—perfect for meal prep.
This One Pot Beef Chuck Roast recipe is my favorite way to make succulent, shredded beef meat. Like my Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs, it's a fairly hands-off recipe, but I'm roasting it in the oven using a Dutch Oven Pan this time.
It's a deliciously seasoned high-protein source that quickly becomes a comforting dinner over a fresh salad like my Mango Avocado Salad or Cabbage And Arugula Salad.
Or use it to assemble beef tacos or burritos with your favorite toppings, make a healthy beef bowl, or my Leftover Pot Roast Sandwich. There are so many different ways to enjoy this go-to recipe. Enjoy!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Flavorful Beef: Slow cooking ensures tender beef infused with bold spices and only healthy ingredients.
- Easy Meal Prep: With a 3-pound chuck roast deliciously cooked in the fridge, the weeknight dinner options are endless.
- Family Favorite: From the browned bits at the bottom of the Dutch oven pot to the tender shredded meat, it's a winner.
Ingredients & Notes
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This Dutch Oven Shredded Beef recipe comes with simple ingredients you can get in any grocery store or online. I'll leave some links to my favorite brands.
- Beef Chuck Roast: Choose a boneless beef chuck roast. It's a relatively inexpensive cut of beef, and because it slowly cooks into tender meat, it's perfect for shredding.
- Spices & Seasonings: A blend of cinnamon powder, ground cloves, ground cardamom, paprika powder, and sea salt enhance the natural flavors of the meat.
- Salt: Use kosher salt or sea salt, if possible.
- Red Onion: They caramelize and infuse with the sauce to add flavor.
- Garlic Cloves: Adding garlic cloves deepens the savory flavors.
- Bone Broth: The broth creates enough liquid for slow cooking and brings out the most flavor from the beef. I prefer homemade or use a good store-bought broth.
- Coconut Aminos: This adds lovely umami flavors and creates nice crispy ends.
- Onions & Olive Oil: Red onion and olive oil contribute to the base of this delicious shredded chuck roast recipe. They help form the cooking liquid and add flavor to the dish.
How To Make It
See the full recipe with measurements in the recipe card.
This low-carb shredded beef recipe is easy to make and reasonably hands-off, with only minutes of prep time. Let's have a look:
Step One (Picture 1 above) - Prepare: Pat dry the boneless chuck roast with paper towels and remove any cooking twine. Make several slits into the roast and insert the mashed garlic cloves. Place meat on top of an olive-oil-coated pot and sliced onions.
Step Two (Picture 2 above) - Assemble & Infuse The Flavors: In a small bowl, mix the seasoning and rub it all over the meat. Add the bay leaves, pour the broth around the meat, and drizzle the cut of beef with the remaining olive oil and coconut aminos.
Step Three (Picture 3 above) - Roast: Cover with a tight-fitting lid and slow cook in a preheated oven for 3-4 hours until browned and the beef is tender.
Step Four (Picture 4 above) - Finish & Shred: At the end of the cooking time, remove it from the oven once the beef is tender enough to pull apart with a fork. Mix the shredded meat with the onions and cooking liquid to incorporate all the flavors.
Top Tips
- Pat Dry: Make sure the beef chuck roast is dry before seasoning to remove any excess moisture and create a crisp crust.
- Room Temperature: Let the meat sit at room temperature before placing it in the Dutch oven for even cooking.
- Coconut Aminos Are Key: Don’t skip the coconut aminos—they create those delightful crispy edges and add delicious sweet-umami flavors.
- Mix The Flavors: Mix the leftover beef with the flavorful sauce developed at the bottom of the pot to make every bite delicious.
- Oven Rack: Adjust the oven rack before slow cooking so the large Dutch oven pan can fit in the center.
- Endless Serving Options: The mouth-tender meat is perfect for serving with many delicious sides and will give you many dinner ideas, from beef burritos and tacos to beef sandwiches, to name a few.
Variations & Substitutions
- Different Meats: If you’re in the mood for something different, try beef short ribs or pork roast.
- Bone Broth: You can use beef stock instead.
- Experiment with Heat: Add some chili powder, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes if you love some spice, depending on your taste.
- Coconut Aminos: A gluten-free Tamari sauce can work as well.
- Red onion: Try yellow onions, if preferred.
Storage
- Store any leftover beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Remember to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating and enjoying another round of tender beef.
Recipe FAQs
A crock pot or slow cooker works perfectly, offering a slow cooking method that still results in delicious, shredded meat. The cooking time will vary from 4 hours on high to 6-8 hours on low.
Reheat on medium heat in a large skillet with a bit of beef broth or in the microwave, ensuring the cooking liquid is stirred back into the meat.
Yes! Feel free to tweak the recipe by using Mexican spices instead and adding more chili powder. But I hope you give this tested beef chuck recipe with its flavorful spices a try first.
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This Dutch Oven Shredded Beef Chuck Roast is such an easy recipe. It is delicious, versatile, slow-cooked until mouth tender, and perfect for sharing with the whole family to create many different weeknight dinners.
📖 Recipe
One Pot Beef Chuck Roast For Tacos And More
Mariska RamondinoEquipment
- 1 dutch oven to slow roast the beef chuck roast
- 1 pair of Non-Slip Oven Mitt Set to handle the Dutch oven pot
- 1 meat Shredder claw or forks to shred the meat
- 1 small bowl to combine the seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast About 1.36 kilos
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled, pressed, or smashed with a knife
- 2 ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ of a large red onion, peeled and sliced Feel free to use more
- ¼ cup bone broth
- 3 bay leaves (dried)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit/165 degrees Celsius.
- Pat dry the chuck roast with paper towels and remove any cooking twine.3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- Use a paring knife to cut a few slits into the top and bottom of the chuck roast (the long flat sides), then place the mashed garlic cloves inside.4 garlic cloves, peeled, pressed, or smashed with a knife
- In a small bowl, combine the seasoning, except for ¼ teaspoon of salt. Rub the chuck roast thoroughly with the seasoning blend, covering all sides.2 ¼ teaspoon salt, divided, ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- Cover the bottom of the Dutch oven with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the onions—season onions with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, ½ of a large red onion, peeled and sliced
- Place the seasoned beef chuck roast in the Dutch oven on top of the onions along with the bay leaves. Pour the broth around the chuck roast. Coat the meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and coconut aminos.¼ cup bone broth, 3 bay leaves (dried), 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- Cover the pot with the dish lid and place in the oven. Roast for 3 hours or until the roast pulls apart easily and flavors have developed (count about 1 hour per pound).
- Remove the roast from the oven and pull it apart. Then, combine the shredded meat with the onions and the flavors developed at the bottom of the pan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pat dry the boneless chuck roast before seasoning it so none of the meat juices interfere with the flavors.
- It is best to handle meat at room temperature for even roasting.
- Don't forget the coconut aminos. It adds not only lovely sweet-umami flavors but also creates nice crispy ends.
- Mix the shredded beef with the flavors developed at the bottom of the pan before serving (the end result should be shredded meat with browned bits and flavors from the bottom of the pan).
- Serve with a side salad, tacos, and your favorite toppings, or make sandwiches from leftovers like these leftover Pot Roast Beef Sandwiches.
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Ginger says
I love having a different recipe besides pot roast for a chuck roast! The flavors are wonderful. My kids loved it! I love the ease of prep. No searing or difficult steps.
Mariska Ramondino says
Hi Ginger, I'm so happy to read that you and your family love this easy chuck roast recipe. It's my daughter's favorite;) Thank you also for the recipe rating. It's so much appreciated!!!
Mariska Ramondino says
This Dutch Oven Beef Chuck Roast Recipe is one of my family's favorite recipes. The meat is so tender and flavorful. You can pull it completely apart or leave some bigger chunks in there (the way we prefer it). Enjoy!