Chuck Roast

[ib_jennay03]

I'm looking for a good recipe to use with a chuck roast. I want to do something a little different besides beef stew and pot roast. Does anyone have any suggestions or favorites recipes they'd be willing to share?

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[buboniclou]

My dad uses chuck meat for chili, if you feel like spending a lot of time with a knife that'd be good.

[poledradog]

Braise it on the stove, in the oven, or in a crockpot. Once it's tender to the point of falling apart, season with Mexican spices. Shred it and use it for burritos. Mmmmmm

[poledradog]

P.S. I have a meat grinder attachment for my Kitchenaid mixer that I use to grind the meat. Alton Brown did an episode where he ground beef with a food processor, but I've never tried it.

[ib_jennay03]

Sounds great! Thanks!
I've done a similar casserole but only used ground beef.

[thefoodsnob]

I know it is a pot roast, but Alton Brown's pot roast recipe from his episode "A Chuck for Chuck" is AMAZING and it's different than any pot roast I've ever had.

Section it up, use one section for stir fry, one section for stew, one section for BBQ beef, etc

Rachel

[weird_cowgirl]

You could make a pot roast, but it's totally different!

Use only onions for the vegetable matter. Brown up the roast thoroughly, then smear chipotle or ancho sauce, or a mixture of both (this is best) all over it. Cook it, covered, with the onions. Think Texas red chili for flavor. You want smokey, sweet, and hot all together.

It's crazy delicious, and the leftovers, cut up small, make great burrito meat. I wish I was home so I could make some.

[ib_jennay03]

Mmmm sounds good! I'm thinking I'll go the burrito route with the meat for sure.

[weird_cowgirl]

Oh, and I forgot that you'll want to bruise up some cumin seeds in your hands and throw those in as well. I think I usually use about 2 or 3 tablespoons. You could use powdered cumin if you want, but it really helps. And don't forgot to salt the meat; it definitely helps in this recipe.