Ingredients
- 2 1/2-3 pound chuck roast with good marbling
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
- 2-3 cups water more to be added during cooking
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a Dutch oven or heavy roasting pan over high heat, add the oil and sear the roast on all sides. This will take about 5-8 minutes. Make sure to sear even the edges.
- Once seared on all sides, sprinkle the pot roast with the bouillon and add the water.
- Cover the dutch oven or roasting pan and place in the oven.
- Bake at 350°F for 4-5 hours, flipping the meat about every hour and adding additional water if needed. You always want at least 3/4 to 1 inch liquid in the pan at all times to avoid burning.
- The pot roast is done when it falls apart easily when using a fork. Once done, remove any large unwanted pieces of fat or gristle. Break into large chunks or shred and serve in the rendered juices that remain.
Notes
I typically add an additional 2-3 cups water through the baking process. If you allow the pan to go dry it will burn the pot roast.
