[header] How to cook a chuck roast [title] Heat the oil in a dutch oven or roasting pan over medium high heat. [title] Wash the chuck roast and dry it with paper towels. [title] Coat the chuck roast liberally with salt and pepper. 
[title] Set the chuck roast in the hot oil. [step] Sear the roast on the first side until it becomes brown, then flip it over and sear the other side until brown.