Savory Chuck Roast with Blue Cheese Gravy
A comforting dish featuring tender chuck roast topped with a creamy blue cheese gravy, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Roast
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast Beautifully marbled for tenderness
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Perfect for searing
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt To draw out the flavors
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper For a touch of spice
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced Adding sweetness
- 8 small Yukon gold potatoes Creamy and buttery
- 2 cups beef broth Rich and savory
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Enhances depth of flavor
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme Fragrant and earthy
For the Blue Cheese Gravy
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled For a bold taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Adds richness to the gravy
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Season the chuck roast generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until it ripples.
Cooking
- Add the seasoned roast to the pan and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until it’s beautifully browned.
- Once seared, place the halved onions and Yukon gold potatoes around the roast in the pan.
- In a bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining thyme; pour this mixture over the roast.
- Cover the pan and place it in the preheated oven. Cook for about 3 to 3.5 hours.
Final Steps
- When cooking is complete, remove the pan from the oven, discard the thyme sprigs, and gently take out the potatoes and the roast.
- On the stovetop, stir in the heavy cream and 1/3 cup of blue cheese crumbles into the pan juices over medium-high heat. Whisk until the sauce thickens, about 6-8 minutes.
- After the sauce has thickened, break the roast into large chunks, return them to the pot, and serve.
- Serve in bowls with the halved potatoes and generous spoonfuls of blue cheese gravy. Finish with a sprinkle of remaining blue cheese crumbles.
Notes
Let the chuck roast sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking for even cooking. For a thicker gravy, simmer longer while whisking to avoid lumps. Goat cheese can be used as a substitute for blue cheese.