Sous Vide Chuck Roast – A Delicious & Easy Recipe (2024)

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Brad and I eat many pot roasts throughout the winter, we enjoy putting them in the slow cooker when we leave in the morning, and it will be ready for dinner when we walk in the door that evening. Since we’ve been experimenting with our Sous Vide cooker recently, I decided to try making a sous vide chuck roast in there. If you haven’t tried out Sous Vide before, my “Getting Started with Sous Vide” gives you an overview of this cooking method. I also recommend reading my Sous Vide Egg Bitesand Sous Vide Prime Rib.

This post is in collaboration with CK Mondavi and Family. All opinions are my own.

Sous Vide Chuck Roast

Sous Vide Roast Recipe

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Sous Vide Pot Roast

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Pull out the Sous Vide cooker for this delicious Pot Roast recipe.

Author: Kendra

Recipe type: Main Dish

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Pound Chuck Roast
  • ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary

Instructions

  1. In a Ziplock bag, combine the Lemon Juice, Soy Sauce, Garlic & Rosemary
  2. Place the Roast inside and rub around in the marinade
  3. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible
  4. Place in the Sous Vide Cooker between 130-140* depending on desired doneness (Medium-Rare at 130, Medium-Well at 140).
  5. Cook for 18-24 hours
  6. About halfway through, pull the bag out and rotate the roast in the marinade.
  7. Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan
  8. Sear each side of the roast for about 1 minute
  9. Slice to serve

I really like this method of cooking the pot roast. I think that next time I’ll probably turn the temperature down a bit (I was closer to the Medium-Well than the Medium that I really like). The flavor was absolutely delicious and it was super moist. We paired this with some mashed sweet potatoes and sourdough rolls.

Sous Vide Chuck Roast Wine Pairings

For the beverage, we enjoyed a glass of CK Mondavi & Family Cabernet Sauvignon. The CK Mondavi & Family Merlot would also be a delicious pairing with this sous vide chuck roast. The Cabernet Sauvignon is full of rich flavors which include cherry, blackberry and a hint of oak. These fruity flavors pair great with the roast flavors. The Merlot is also a fruity flavor, but instead of cherry & blackberry, it features cherry & plum.

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Have you tried cooking dinner with a Sous Vide cooker? What is your favorite item to make?

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  1. Bekah says

    I don’t even know what a Sous Vide cooker is, but this sounds super easy!

    • Elizabeth Odom says

      You need to get a sous vide cooker my daughter told me about it. I’m still in RV after hurricane hit Houston only way I cook now. Easy as pie set it and go . Use the seal a meal and sou vide . Keep heat down and no brainer to use .

  2. Sarah says

    Yummm. This looks like the perfect meal.

  3. Chelsea says

    That looks SO good! I’ve never heard of a Sous Vide cooker before.

  4. Camille Gabel says

    I’ve wondered about sous vide cooking! Great wine pairing idea, too.

  5. Courtney says

    That looks really delicious!

  6. lani // life anchored says

    We eat roast often, this will be fun to change up the usual recipe.

  7. Romy says

    Looks deelish! I’ve always wanted to try Sous Vide Cooking

  8. Jessica Holoka says

    There’s seriously nothing better than pot roast in the winter! Looks delicious!

  9. Jamie says

    That roast looks amazing!

  10. Monika Dabrowski says

    How amazingly convenient is this recipe, and it looks fantastic too! #Fiesta Friday

  11. Miz Helen says

    Sous Vide Pot Roast, awesome recipe! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

Sous Vide Chuck Roast – A Delicious & Easy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long do you sous vide a chuck roast for? ›

Once water bath is preheated to desired temperature, place bag in water, making sure chuck roast is fully submerged. If needed, use sous vide sinker weights or silverware to weigh down bag and keep chuck roast completely submerged. Sous vide chuck roast 36 hours, or at least 24 hours, but no more than 48 hours.

What is the best sous vide temperature for roast? ›

Place seasoned roast into a vacuum bag and seal using a vacuum sealer. Immerse the bag in a heat-proof container of water with a sous vide cooker. Set temperature to 134 degrees F (57 degrees C); cook for 18 hours.

How do you sear chuck roast before sous vide? ›

If you want good flavor and crust on your food, you will always want to sear it when it is done cooking. Even if you do a pre-sear, the crust itself will go away and can only be established by searing it after the sous vide process is over.

Is there a difference between chuck roast and chuck tender roast? ›

While the word "tender" is included in the name, a beef chuck tender is not, in fact, a naturally tender cut of meat. The chuck tender is from the beef chuck primal, consisting of the supraspinatus muscle, which is situated forward of the large chuck subprimal known as the shoulder clod.

Does a chuck roast get more tender the longer it cooks? ›

Yes, pot roast absolutely becomes more tender the longer it cooks. Roasts are generally made from tougher cuts of meat, such as chuck or brisket, which contain a lot of collagen, connective tissue, and fat. These tougher tissues require a long cooking time to break down and for the collagen to converts into gelatin.

What is the best temperature to cook a chuck roast? ›

Don't be in a rush: For the best results, chuck roast should be roasted on low heat (we recommend 300-325 degrees).

Can you overcook a roast in sous vide? ›

So, while it's certainly very difficult to overcook your food using sous vide, to say that it's impossible is a little bit of an overstatement. Just remember that while you technically can't 'overcook' your food, the quality could start to decline if it's left to cook for a lot longer than is recommended.

How to sear a roast after sous vide? ›

Take your sous vide meat out of the bag and place on a paper-towel or towel-lined plate to draw moisture out of the bottom.
  1. Pat the surface of the meat dry.
  2. Season with salt, pepper, and any spices you would like prominently featured.
  3. Heat your pan over high heat to get scorching hot. ...
  4. Add your oil.
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What temp is roast most tender? ›

We recommend a temperature of 195-200 °F / 90-93 °C for a tender and juicy roast. Serve: Remove the bay leaves and rosemary sprigs. Blend some of the celery, carrots and onion with some of the juices until you have a smooth puree. Spoon some of the puree sauce on each serving plate and top with the roast.

Do you season a chuck roast before you sear it? ›

Season the roast for at least 40 minutes and up to overnight before cooking. If you have the time, you should always strive to get your roast seasoned the night before roasting to let the flavor really sink in.

Do you brown meat before sous vide? ›

In the kitchen, you have to produce flavor, and then lock in that flavor. This is why we sear the meat before cooking sous vide. During the cooking process, the flavors are enhanced and reach the core of the steak. Finally, the flavor is secured in the meat during the chilling process.

What is a chuck roast called now? ›

Also Known As: Center Cut Chuck Roast; Chuck Center Roast; Chuck Pot Roast; Pot Roast. Great, rich flavor perfect for slow and low cooking. Butcher's Note. The cut location is from the center portion of the Chuck Roll so it can be called Chuck Center Roast.

What meat is better than chuck roast? ›

Flat iron steak is an extremely tender, grill-ready cut. It's more marbled with fat than a chuck roast or short ribs, and doesn't require slow cooking. In fact, a flat iron steak is best when grilled quickly over high heat. This tender Blue Cheese Flat Iron Steak is drool-worthy!

Is a rump roast better than a chuck roast? ›

Chuck roast comes from a cow's shoulder portion. The hindquarters and shoulder area are both well-used parts of the cow, so these two cuts of meat are naturally pretty tough. Most people agree that roasted rump is the more tender of the two.

Can you sous vide a roast for 24 hours? ›

But there's a way to make this roast—or, in fact, any beef roast—enormously more tender and tasty: Use sous vide to bring it to about 130 degrees and let it remain at that temperature for 24 hours. The meat develops a unique buttery texture and incredible savor unlike anything you've ever experienced from your oven.

How long do you sous vide a roast beef for 6 hours? ›

Directions
  1. Generously season the beef with kosher salt and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour (and up to 12 hours).
  2. Set Anova Sous Vide Precision Cooker to 132°F (55.5°C).
  3. Place beef in a large Ziplock or vacuum bag, seal, and place in the water bath. Set the timer for six hours.

How long to cook beef in sous vide? ›

Strip and Ribeye Steak
Preferred DonenessTemperatureTime
Very rare to rare120°F / 49°C to 128°F / 53°C1h to 2h 30m
Medium-rare129°F / 54°C to 134°F / 57°C1h to 4h
Medium135°F / 57°C to 144°F / 62°C1h to 4h
Medium-well145°F / 63°C to 155°F / 68°C1h to 3h 30m
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