Step 1

Gather all the tools and ingredients for the boneless beef chuck recipe.

Step 2

Peel and slice red onion.

Step 3

Peel and smash fresh garlic cloves.

Step 4

Clean and slice the mushrooms.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Get out an oven-safe pan that your roast will fit nicely in. Add the ½ red onions, smashed garlic, and ½ cups water. Make sure that the bottom of the pan is covered.

Step 6

Liberally salt and pepper the roast on both sides. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat. Add the fat. Lay in the roast and allow it to brown. Add the thyme and rosemary sprigs.

Step 7

After about 3 minutes, flip the roast using tongs. Spoon up some of the fat over the top of the roast and allow to sear another 3 minutes. Reduce the heat if smoking occurs. When the roast is nicely browned, place it in your prepared roasting pan.

Step 8

Add in the ½ cup water to the hot pan. Deglaze and pour the liquid into the roasting pan, along with the thyme and rosemary. Cover the roasting pan tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and put in the oven for about 2 hours.

Step 9

While the meat is cooking, prepare the mushrooms and onions.

Step 10

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add in the olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onions and a pinch of salt. Allow to cook for a minute, then stir. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10-12 minutes or until translucent. When the onions have finished cooking, remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 11

Reheat the pan. Add in the mushrooms. Allow to cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the mushrooms start to brown a bit, add in the remaining tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 5-6 more minutes.

Step 12

Combine with the onions and serve over the top of the meat when ready.

Step 13

When the roast has reached its final temperature of 190°F (93°C), remove from the oven. Remove the beef from the pan and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 14

While the beef is resting, de-fat the pan drippings, reserving the braised onions and garlic. Add in the pan juice and reserved onions with garlic using a blender or immersion blender. Blend together until liquified.

Step 15

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pour the mixture from the blender and add in the coconut milk. Mix together well. Add in the balsamic. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Set aside until the beef is ready.