MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH CHUCK ROAST

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chuck Roast image

My husband and I like chuck roast recipes, so this slow-cooked recipe is terrific. You'll also love how flavorful and tender this comforting beef chuck roast turns out. -Bette McCumber, Schenectady, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 medium green pepper, halved and sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Mix first10 ingredients. Place onion, green pepper and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker; place roast over top. Pour tomato mixture over roast. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove roast. Strain cooking juices, reserving vegetables. Transfer juices to a small saucepan; skim fat. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve roast and vegetables with gravy. Freeze option: Place sliced beef and vegetables in freezer containers; top with gravy. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 880mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.