Sous Vide Chuck Roast

This sous vide chuck roast recipe makes tender, juicy, perfectly cooked meat with just a handful of ingredients. This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe, so it's perfect for making a meal that will impress without much effort.

The Best Chuck Roast Recipe

If you're looking for an easy and extraordinary way to prepare chuck roast, then look no further than this delicious sous vide chuck roast recipe. It has to be the easiest way to cook chuck roast and have it turn out perfect every single time!

And results truly speak for themselves. The meat is ultra-tender, and it's cooked in a flavorful gravy-like sauce that is to die for.

Now, along with being delicious, this recipe will make you fall in love with sous vide cooking. I mean, it's so easy! You just prepare the seasoned chuck roast, then put it in the sous vide and let it take care of the hard part.

For meat that is hard to cook just right, the sous vide method is a life-save. So you have to try making this sous vide London broil next!

Anyway, since most of the time spent making this recipe is waiting for the sous vide machine to work its magic, you'll have plenty of time to whip up some tasty sides to serve with your roast. If you're looking for what to serve with chuck roast, I think these red skin mashed potatoes or twice baked mashed potatoes make the best side.

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this chuck roast recipe is actually really simple, and you just need a few kitchen and pantry staples to make it.

Here's everything you'll need for this easy sous vide chuck roast recipe:

• 1 chuck roast piece (1-1 ½ lb.)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 rosemary sprigs, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 rosemary spring
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp. cornstarch

Pretty simple, right?!

By the way, if you end up with any leftover chuck roast, then I definitely suggest you use some of it in this copycat Chipotle barbacoa recipe next!

Ingredient Substitutions And Suggestions

Now, while I recommend making this sous vide chuck roast recipe with the ingredients listed above, there is definitely some wiggle room for you to swap some ingredients to suit your preferences - or possibly save you a trip to the store.

For instance, this recipe calls for beef chuck roast since it does best with low and slow cooking. That said, if you can't find chuck roast, then you can swap it for eye of round roast instead. Basically, any cut that would work for a prime rib will work well in this recipe.

And, if you happen to only have frozen chuck roast, you can still prepare it the same as you would a fresh roast. To sous vide frozen chuck roast, all you have to do is add an extra 4 hours to the cooking time.

How To Make Sous Vide Chuck Roast

Now it's time to sous vide chuck roast!

As I mentioned earlier, even if you're new to the sous vide method, I guarantee your roast will turn out perfectly.

So, with that said, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Prepare The Chuck Roast

First, you'll begin by seasoning the roast. To do this, mix together the olive oil, garlic clove, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Then use your hands to rub the chuck roast piece with the oil and herb mixture.

Next, you can place the seasoned chuck roast in a vacuum seal bag along with the dill and remove the air using a vacuum sealer.

Step 2: Sous Vide The Chuck Roast

Once you've prepared the chuck roast, you can place the sous vide bag and sous vide runner in a pot or large container full of water and set it to 140°F for 6-8 hours.

After the 6 hours are up, you'll want to remove the chuck roast from the sous vide bath and dry it off with paper towels, and check to see if it's at an internal temperature of 145°F for a medium rare roast.

Step 3: Sear The Chuck Roast

Now, after you dry the chuck roast, you'll want to heat a cast iron skillet to high heat and add the olive oil to it. Then once it's hot, you can add the chuck roast to the pan and give it a quick sear on all sides until browned and caramelized.

Once it's nicely browned, set the roast aside.

Step 4: Make The Sauce And Serve

Lastly, to make the pan sauce, you'll want to add the shallots to the hot skillet and cook until brown. Then you can add the rosemary sprig, followed by the beef broth and corn starch.

Now stir everything together and let it cook for a couple of minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Finally, slice your chuck roast against the grain and serve it with a heavy drizzle of your pan sauce.

Enjoy!

How To Store Sous Vide Chuck Roast

This recipe for sous vide chuck roast makes 6-8 servings, so it's perfect for a big family dinner. And if you're lucky, you might even end up with some leftovers.

Speaking of leftovers, you can store your leftover chuck roast by transferring it to an airtight container and storing it in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

Alternatively, if you want your chuck roast to last longer, then you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Either store it in an airtight container or wrap the roast in plastic wrap and keep it in a freezer-safe bag. When you're ready to reheat it, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight beforehand.

How To Reheat Sous Vide Chuck Roast

Once you're ready to enjoy your sous vide chuck roast again, you can easily reheat it.

To reheat your leftover chuck roast, just put it in an oven-safe dish and warm it up in the oven at 250°F for about 1 hour or until it reaches your desired temperature. 

FAQs About This Sous Vide Chuck Roast Recipe

How long does it take to sous vide a chuck roast?

It will take about 6-8 hours to sous vide a chuck roast at 140°F to make a juicy chuck roast, That said, the exact time to sous vide your chuck roast will depend on its thickness and your preferred level of doneness. For a medium rare chuck roast, look for an internal temperature of 145°F.

Can you sous vide a beef chuck roast?

Yes, you can sous vide a beef chuck roast. Using sous vide to cook chuck roast is great because it's not only a cheaper cut of meat, but the low and slow method of cooking you get from the sous vide makes for an even more tender and juicy roast.

What is the best way to sous vide a chuck roast?

The best way to sous vide chuck roast is to season it with plenty of herbs, salt, and garlic before vacuum sealing it in its sous vide bag. Then, place the seasoned roast in the water bath and set it to a constant cooking temperature of 140°F for 6-8 hours. Lastly, give it a quick sear to lock in its juices and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

How long does it take to sous vide a 3 lb roast?

It will take about 8-12 hours to sous vide a 3 lb. roast to a medium rare temperature. That said, the exact cooking time and temperature will depend on your preferred level of doneness.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make sous vide chuck roast!

This truly is one of the best sous vide beef recipes you'll ever make. The tender beef has such a delicious flavor, and the gravy sauce really takes it to another level. Not to mention it's so easy to make!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this sous vide roast beef recipe as much as I/we do.

And, as always, if you gave this recipe a try, then be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

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