How To Cook Beef Shoulder Roast

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There is more than one way to cook a beef shoulder roast. This article will explore two methods of cooking beef shoulder roast. The first method is a slow cooker recipe, and the second is an oven recipe.

Both recipes are simple and easy to follow, and they will produce a delicious and tender roast.

Let’s get started!

What Is A Shoulder Roast Good For?

A shoulder roast is a great cut of meat for slow cooking. The high-fat content and tough muscles make it perfect for braising or pot roasting.

The beef shoulder roast will become tender and fall apart easily when cooked slowly. This makes it ideal for dishes like pot roast, stew, or shredded beef sandwiches.

What Makes the Best Beef Shoulder Roast?

The best beef shoulder roast will come from a young steer or heifer. The meat should be well-marbled with fat, which will help to keep it moist and flavorful during cooking. The roast should be cut into pieces about 3-4 inches thick.

You can ask your butcher to do this for you, or you can do it at home with a sharp knife.

Can I Add Potatoes to The Beef Shoulder Roast?

Potatoes are a classic addition to any roast; they go especially well with beef. You can add them to the slow cooker recipe or roast them in the oven alongside the beef.

Simply wash and slice 2-3 pounds of potatoes into even pieces. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, add them to the slow cooker or roasting pan 30 minutes before the beef is done cooking.

Shoulder Roast Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 beef shoulder roast (3-4 pounds)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Place the beef shoulder roast in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the onion, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir everything together, so the beef shoulder roast is evenly coated with the sauce.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 hours until the beef shoulder roast is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the beef shoulder roast from the slow cooker and slice it into thin strips. Serve with the sauce from the slow cooker spooned over the top.

Shoulder Roast Oven Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 beef shoulder roast (3-4 pounds)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Place the beef shoulder roast in a large baking dish.
  3. Add the onion, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf to the baking dish.
  4. Stir everything together, so the beef shoulder roast is evenly coated with the sauce.
  5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 3 hours until the beef shoulder roast is cooked through and tender.
  6. Remove the beef shoulder roast from the oven and slice it into thin strips. Serve with the sauce from the baking dish spooned over the top.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoy these two recipes for cooking beef shoulder roast. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.

Thanks for reading!

Bobby Johnson

When he's not writing about barbecue, you can find Bobby smoking meat for friends and family. He's been a backyard pitmaster for roughly half his life, and has worked with nearly every cut of meat. Not everyone has a hands-on guide to teach them BBQ, but that's what Bobby hopes to do with Electric Smoker HQ. He wants to help people create amazing food that they can be proud of.