Easy Mediterranean Chuck Roast Bowl

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast
• Salt and fresh pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika (1/2 tbsp per side)
• 1 tbsp onion powder (1/2 tbsp per side)
• 1 tbsp dried oregano (1/2 tbsp per side)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (1/2 tsp per side)
• 12-16 oz beef broth
• 6-8 whole garlic cloves
• 1 red or yellow onion, quartered
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• 3 heaping tbsp yogurt
• 1 oz feta cheese
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 handful fresh mint
• 1/2 to 1 Persian cucumber, finely diced or shredded
• Cauliflower rice, for serving (optional)
• Diced cucumber and tomato, for serving (optional)
• Sumac, for garnish (optional)

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Place the beef chuck roast into an oven-safe baking dish with a lid or foil.

3. 3

   Season both sides of the roast with salt, fresh pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, and cumin. Rub the spices in well.

4. 4

   Pour in the beef broth, then add whole garlic cloves, quartered onion, and fresh oregano sprigs around the roast.

5. 5

   Cover with a lid or foil and bake at 350°F for 2.5 to 3 hours.

6. 6

   Remove the roast from the oven, shred the meat using two forks, mix well with the pan drippings, and return uncovered to the oven at 375°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven, shred again, and adjust seasoning as needed.

8. 8

   In a small food processor, blend the yogurt, feta cheese, 2 small garlic cloves, mint, salt, and pepper until smooth. Fold in the diced or shredded Persian cucumber.

9. 9

   Plate the shredded beef and sauce over cauliflower rice, then top with diced cucumber, tomato, fresh mint, and sumac as desired.