Dinner for 7
Braised Chuck Roast
$13.51for 4220 minServes 7
Floured chuck roast cooks slowly with wine, stock, herbs, vegetables, potatoes, and mushrooms until tender.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Beef chuck roast, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $6.99Typical price |
 | Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.8 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
 | Carrots, 0.65 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.68Typical price |
 | Celery, a little$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.32Typical price |
 | Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.80Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 0.5 oz$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
 | Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.40Typical price |
 | Potatoes, 1 lb$0.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $0.99Typical price |
 | Mushrooms, 16 oz$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $23.65 | ||
Swaps
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)FlourOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
- 220 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.38 per serving$13.51 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 chuck roast
- 5 tsp kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 1/2 ribs celery
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp better than bouillon beef base
- 1 head garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 yellow onion
- 3 carrots
- 1 lb baby gold or red potatoes
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms
Steps
- Heat the oven to 325 F.
- Season the roast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat it with flour.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large Dutch oven, and sear the roast for 5 minutes per side.
- Cook the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic in the pot for 5 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste.
- Add the wine, stock, water, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, garlic head, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf, and scrape the pot.
- Add the second onion, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms, cover, and braise for 3 hours, until the beef reaches at least 145 F and is tender.
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