Oven Beef and Gravy Awesome

Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth comfort of "Oven Beef and Gravy Awesome," a hearty, flavor-packed recipe destined to become a family favorite. This dish transforms a tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast into a savory masterpiece, seasoned to perfection with garlic, onion powder, and fresh herbs. After a rich sear in olive oil, the beef is braised in a luxurious broth infused with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves, creating a deeply flavorful gravy that's thickened to velvety perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Perfect for cozy dinners, this recipe pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice, soaking up every last drop of the sumptuous gravy. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow oven cook for fall-apart tenderness, "Oven Beef and Gravy Awesome" is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:210 mins

Total Time:230 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2.5 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast evenly on all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the flour over the beef, patting it gently to adhere.

Step 3

In a large, oven-safe Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the beef on all sides until deeply browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onions to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth and worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Return the seared beef to the pot, ensuring it is partially submerged in the liquid.

Step 7

Add the thyme sprigs and bay leaves to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 8

Cook the beef in the oven for 3 hours, turning it halfway through to ensure even cooking. The beef should be fork-tender when done.

Step 9

Remove the pot from the oven. Take the beef out of the pot and place it on a cutting board. Cover it loosely with foil to keep warm.

Step 10

Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves from the pot. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir this into the pot of liquid, cooking over medium heat until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 11

Slice or shred the beef as desired and return it to the pot with the gravy. Stir to coat.

Step 12

Serve the beef and gravy hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2226.3 grams (2226.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3975

Total Fat 302.10g	387%
Saturated Fat 114.00g	570%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1021mg	340%
Sodium 7018mg	305%
Total Carbohydrate 63.20g	23%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 7.60g
Protein 258.00g	516%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 295mg	23%
Iron 41mg	230%
Potassium 4574mg	97%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 6.3%