Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Au Jus Roast Beef

This oven-baked au jus roast beef is a simple, comforting main course made with just three ingredients. The combination of tender beef chuck roast, dry au jus gravy mix, and beef broth creates a rich and savory flavor without requiring a long list of seasonings or complicated preparation.

The preparation is especially easy because the ingredients are simply layered into a Dutch oven or covered baking dish. The au jus seasoning is sprinkled directly over the roast, while the beef broth surrounds it, helping create flavorful juices as the meat cooks slowly in the oven.

After baking, the chuck roast becomes tender enough to slice or pull apart easily. Letting it rest before serving helps keep the meat juicy, while the flavorful pan juices can be spooned over the roast for an extra-rich finish. For a complete meal, it pairs naturally with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread.

Ingredients:

1 beef chuck roast, 3–4 pounds
1 package dry au jus gravy mix, 1 ounce
2 cups beef broth

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place a large Dutch oven or baking dish with a tight-fitting lid on your work surface.

1. Put the beef chuck roast in the center of the dish.
2. Sprinkle the dry au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
3. Pour the beef broth around the bottom of the roast, being careful not to wash the seasoning off the meat.
4. Cover the dish tightly with its lid. If a lid is not available, cover it securely with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
5. Bake for 3 hours, or until the beef is very tender and falls apart easily.
6. Allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred it as desired. Serve with the pan juices.

Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Au Jus Roast Beef

This oven-baked au jus roast beef is a simple, comforting main course made with just three ingredients.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 hours hrs

Servings: 6

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 beef chuck roast, 3–4 pounds
• 1 1package dry au jus gravy mix, 1 ounce
• 2 cups beef broth

Equipment

• Large Dutch oven or baking dish with a lid

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place a large Dutch oven or baking dish with a tight-fitting lid on your work surface.
2. Put the beef chuck roast in the center of the dish.
3. Sprinkle the dry au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
4. Pour the beef broth around the bottom of the roast, being careful not to wash the seasoning off the meat.
5. Cover the dish tightly with its lid. If a lid is not available, cover it securely with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
6. Bake for 3 hours, or until the beef is very tender and falls apart easily.
7. Allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred it as desired. Serve with the pan juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g

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