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How to Grill Chuck Roast

Grilled Chuck Roast is a game changer for pot roast! Beef chuck roast is seasoned with a simple dry rub and grilled with hardwood smoke for a delicious family meal. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef rub for roast beef, grilled chuck roast, grilled roast beef
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 588kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 3 pound beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic
  • ¾ teaspoons onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion flakes
  • ¾ teaspoons ground rosemary
  • ¾ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoons black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  • Bring chuck roast to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels and place on a baking sheet.
  • Coat roast with olive oil, rubbing over all sides.
  • In a bowl, combine brown sugar with garlic, onion powder, onion flakes, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and dry mustard.
  • Sprinkle all over roast and press into the roast.
  • Set roast aside and prepare a grill fire.
  • Add hickory or pecan chunks and heat grill to 400°.
  • Place roast over indirect heat and close the grill lid. Lower temperature to 350°.
  • Cook roast for 45 minutes. Check internal temperature with a grill thermometer, cooking until about 155° for medium doneness.
  • To cook until fall apart tender: place roast in a pan and cover with 2 cups beef broth, cover with foil and continue to cook on the grill or in oven for 30 minutes or until roast reaches 190° - 205°.
  • Rest roast for 15 minutes before slicing thin.

Notes

Leftover roast can be stored in an airtight container up to 4 days. Vacuum sealed roast beef can be refrigerated up to 7 days and frozen up to 6 months.
Reheat sliced roast beef in beef broth or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for about 4- 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 331mg | Sugar: 2g