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DinnerOven-Baked Chuck Steak Dinner in Foil
A tender and delicious family meal where chuck steak and vegetables are wrapped in foil to create an entire dinner in one package. Perfect for weeknights or when you want a pot roast without the long wait.
Kat FordaysIngredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds Chuck steak
- 1 (1-ounce) envelope Onion soup mix
- 3 medium, peeled and quartered Potatoes
- 3, halved lengthwise and cut into quarters Carrots
- 2 ribs, cut into sticks Celery
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- 2Place the steak in the center of the foil and sprinkle with onion soup mix.
- 3Cover the meat with the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Dot with butter and sprinkle with salt and paprika.
- 4Fold foil over and seal it well to hold in the juices.
- 5Bake the steak and vegetables in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the chuck steak is very tender. Serve and enjoy.
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Chuck steak comes from the shoulder and contains abundant connective tissue, which makes it tough when cooked quickly but extraordinarily rich and tender when braised low and slow. It's one of the most flavorful beef cuts available at any price point.
For quicker preparations, marinate for at least 8 hours and cook to medium-rare — the fat marbling keeps it from drying out. For braising, the collagen breaks down into gelatin over several hours, creating a sauce that practically coats itself.
On Pepper, home cooks return to these recipes for chuck steak, celebrating an affordable cut that consistently delivers on flavor and satisfaction.
Quick Tips
- 1
Marinate at least 8 hours
Chuck steak needs time for acid and enzymes to do their work. Marinate overnight in the fridge with something acidic — vinegar, citrus, or yogurt — for noticeably more tender results.
- 2
Pat completely dry first
Before searing or grilling, pat chuck steak bone-dry with paper towels. Surface moisture turns into steam and prevents the deep brown crust that builds flavor.
- 3
Braise low for tenderness
For braising, keep the oven at 325°F and plan for at least 2.5 to 3 hours. The collagen breaks down into gelatin at that temperature range, creating fork-tender meat and a self-thickening sauce.
- 4
Slice against the grain
Chuck has prominent muscle fibers running through it. Always slice across those fibers rather than parallel — it shortens them and makes every bite significantly more tender.
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