Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Au Jus Roast Beef

This oven baked 3-ingredient au jus roast beef is a great choice if you want a filling dinner without spending hours preparing it. This recipe has all the savory tastes of a traditional slow cooked roast without a lot of work.

All the magic happens inside the oven as the beef cooks in its own flavorful juices. You wind up with tender cuts of beef and a delicious sauce to dip them in.

This is my go-to recipe for lazy Sundays when I want a nice, filling meal but don’t feel like doing a lot of work. It’s one of those recipes where your home smells amazing while you’re cooking it.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• It only requires 3 ingredients.
• You don’t have to do anything other than put it in the oven.
• The result is a flavorful sauce to eat with the beef.
• It reheats well for making sandwiches the next day.
• Clean-up is a cinch.

Ingredients You Need

It’s incredible how much taste this recipe delivers with so few ingredients. Here is a quick rundown of the ingredients you will need for this easy recipe.

• Beef chuck roast: This cut of beef is perfect for roasting because it gets incredibly tender in the oven.
• Au jus gravy mix: You can find packets of this seasoning at most grocery stores. It gives the roast its amazing savory flavor.
• Beef broth: We use broth here instead of water so that our sauce is extra savory.

How to Make It

Find a large enough baking dish or a Dutch oven and let’s get this roast ready for the oven. Follow these simple steps.

Preheat the oven

Turn your oven to 325°F. Get out a Dutch oven or a baking dish with a tight-fitting lid.

Season the beef

Set your chuck roast in the middle of the baking dish. Pour the entire packet of au jus seasoning onto the roast.

Pour the broth

Slowly pour the beef broth around the edges of the roast. Do not pour it directly on the meat so the seasoning stays on top.

Cover and cook

Put the lid on your dish and put it in the oven. Bake for about 3 hours, or until the meat shreds easily with a fork.

Rest and slice

Transfer the roast to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding. Serve the beef warm, drizzled with the pan juices.

Tips for the Best Results

• Sear the beef in a skillet before baking if you like a nice crust on your meat.
• Be sure to cover your roasting pan with a lid so the beef cooks in the steam.
• Cut your roast against the grain so each bite is tender and easy to chew.
• Add some vegetables to the au jus in the last hour of cooking for a complete meal.
• Strain the au jus through a fine-mesh strainer for a smoother dipping sauce.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: Place the cooked beef and au jus in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Reheat the beef in a saucepan over medium-low heat with the leftover au jus until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions

• Use the sliced beef for French dip sandwiches.
• Serve hot beef with mashed potatoes and green beans.
• Top a plate of egg noodles with au jus for a quick meal.
• Have with a salad and bread to soak up the au jus.