Practical Woman's Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Gravy Smothered Beef Roast

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients
3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast
2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1 oz) packet brown gravy mix
1 to 2 tbsp neutral oil or nonstick spray (optional)

Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and lightly grease a large baking dish or Dutch oven.
Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then place it in the center of the dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the brown gravy mix until smooth.
Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the top of the roast, spreading it to cover completely.
Cover the dish tightly with a lid or a double layer of aluminum foil to trap the steam.
Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, keeping the oven closed for at least the first 2 1/2 hours.
Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the center; it should turn easily and the meat should pull apart.
Uncover the roast, spoon some gravy over the top, and return to the oven uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes to caramelize the edges.
Transfer the roast to a serving platter, whisk the remaining gravy to smooth it out, and pour it generously over the meat.

Practical Woman's Secret
Patting the beef chuck roast completely dry before baking is crucial. This helps it brown along the edges as it bakes and creates those irresistible caramelized bits that everyone fights over!

Serving and Storage
Serve hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles to soak up all that amazing gravy. Leftovers can be cooled and stored in an airtight container with the gravy in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

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