Description
Smoky Chuck Roast elevates backyard barbecue with robust flavor and tender meat. Marinated in bold spices and expertly grilled, you’ll savor a mouthwatering masterpiece that brings families together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2.5 lbs (907 to 1134 g) boneless beef chuck roast
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Meat Infusion: Submerge chuck roast in the prepared marinade within a sealed container or resealable bag, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 8-12 hours, gently rotating periodically to distribute flavors evenly.
- Grilling Setup: Calibrate outdoor grill to medium-high temperature zone (350-400°F). Extract roast from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip away, then position directly on clean, preheated grates.
- Cooking Process: Grill the roast with closed lid, rotating once midway through cooking. Monitor internal temperature carefully, targeting 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium doneness. Total cooking time ranges approximately 35-40 minutes.
- Resting and Serving: Remove roast from grill, transfer to cutting surface, and allow meat to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes. Slice against natural grain lines to maximize tenderness and preserve juicy texture before plating.
Notes
- Ensure full flavor absorption by piercing meat with a fork before adding marinade, allowing deeper penetration of seasonings.
- Use a reliable meat thermometer to prevent overcooking, checking internal temperature at multiple points for consistent doneness.
- Allow meat to rest fully 10 minutes after grilling to redistribute juices, guaranteeing tender, succulent slices that won’t dry out quickly.
- Always slice chuck roast against the muscle grain to break down tough fibers, resulting in more tender and easier-to-chew meat slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg