My sister makes this every Easter and it is fork tender with only 3 ingredients

adminon
This 3-Ingredient Pot Roast is the definition of effortless holiday cooking—tender chuck roast slow-baked with just two pantry staples until it shreds effortlessly and bathes in its own rich, savory gravy. No searing. No chopping. No stress. Just a humble roast that transforms into a show-stopping centerpiece while you focus on family, celebration, or simply resting.
Inspired by generations of Midwestern home cooks, it’s the kind of recipe that proves great flavor doesn’t require complexity—just time and trust.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🥩 Fork-tender beef with only 3 ingredients
  • ⏱️ 10 minutes prep, then bake unattended
  • 💛 One roasting pan = easy cleanup
  • 💸 Costs under $12—feeds 6–8 generously
  • 🌾 Naturally nut-free & gluten-free (check broth label)

The 3 Ingredients You Need

(Large roasting pan or Dutch oven)
  1. 3–4 lbs (1.4–1.8 kg) boneless beef chuck roast
  2. 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  3. 1 (10.5 oz) can beef broth (or 1¼ cups water + 1 beef bouillon cube)
💡 Sister’s Secret:
    • Do NOT sear or brown—the low-and-slow method creates deeper flavor without it.
    • Use full-fat soup—it’s the base of your silky gravy.
Discover more
Steak
gravy
beef

 

  • Fat cap up: Place roast fat-side up to self-baste as it cooks.

Step-by-Step Instructions (Tender, Juicy, Foolproof)

1. Prep & Preheat

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Place chuck roast in a greased roasting pan or Dutch oven.

2. Layer & Pour

  • Spoon cream of mushroom soup evenly over the top of the roast.
  • Pour beef broth around (not over) the roast—this keeps the soup layer intact.

3. Bake Low & Slow

  • Cover tightly with foil or lid.
  • Bake 3.5–4 hours, until beef shreds easily with a fork and reaches 195–205°F (ideal for pulling).
  • Optional: Uncover last 20 minutes to deepen gravy color.

4. Rest & Serve

  • Let rest 15 minutes before shredding or slicing.
  • Spoon rich brown gravy over meat and sides.
    Next »»