Description
Tender slow-cooked beef chuck infused with garlic-paprika glaze, served on toasted buns with a perfect cheese drizzle. A family-friendly weeknight solution that balances convenience and rich umami flavor.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
Rub chuck roast with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sear roast 3-4 minutes per side
Add broth and tomato paste; cover and transfer to oven
Braise 3-4 hours until meat shreds easily
Let rest 10 minutes, then shred with a fork
Serve on toasted buns with cheese drizzle and optional coleslaw or fries
Notes
Substitute brisket for similar connective tissue
Avocado oil can replace olive oil for higher smoke point
Make ahead: refrigerate cooked meat up to 3 days
Use coarse sea salt for textural contrast
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 180
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg