Perfect Arm Roast

Arm roast is an economical cut of beef that’s ideal for slow cooking. It’s also known as chuck arm roast and arm pot roast.

Serve arm roast for Sunday dinner along with your favorite side dishes. This recipe for easy arm roast walks you through the steps to achieve a perfectly tender and tasty arm roast. 

What Is Beef Arm Roast?

Arm roast is a popular cut of beef that’s from the beef chuck primal. It has less fat than other cuts like brisket, making it a good choice for those wanting to reduce their fat intake. Arm roast is quite economical and is best cooked low and slow. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

• arm roast
• onion
• beef broth
• balsamic vinegar
• garlic
• Worcestershire sauce
• soy sauce
• honey
• cornstarch
• water
• salt and pepper

(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)

How to Cook Arm Roast 

• Cut arm roast into large chunks. Place the meat into a pressure cooker and sprinkle the top of the meat with salt.
• Slice the onion and scatter on top of and around the meat. Pour in the remaining ingredients except for the cornstarch and close the lid. Seal the steam valve and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 45 minutes.
• Allow the steam to naturally release for 15 minutes, and then release the rest of the steam.
• Carefully lift the lid and transfer the meat and onions to a large bowl. Set the pressure cooker to saute. 
• In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
• Add the slurry to the pot and continuously stir for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens. 
• Shred the meat with two forks. Pour the sauce on top of the meat and toss to coat well.

What Does Arm Roast Taste Like?

Arm roast has a delicious beefy flavor and pairs well with veggies and seasonings. It’s available in bone-in and boneless cuts and is often served as a pot roast. 

What’s The Difference Between An Arm Roast And A Chuck Roast?

Arm roast and chuck roast come from similar parts of the cow. Arm roast is exclusively from the shoulder while chuck roast is cut from the area between the shoulder and the neck. 

Where to Buy Beef Arm Roast

If you can’t find an arm roast at your local butcher or grocery store, you can request for it to be set aside for you. 

What Is Arm Roast Good For?

Arm roast is an economical cut of beef that’s best prepared low and slow. It’s delicious in stews, pot roasts, and braised dishes. It’s also a popular cut for grilling.

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Easy Arm Roast Recipe

Arm roast is an economical cut of beef that’s ideal for slow cooking. It’s also known as chuck arm roast and arm pot roast.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds arm roast cut into large chunks
• 1 onion sliced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Remove the bone and fat from the arm roast and cut it into large chunks. Place the meat into a pressure cooker and sprinkle the top of the meat with salt.
• Slice the onion and scatter on top of and around the meat.
• Pour in the remaining ingredients except the cornstarch and close the lid. Seal the steam valve and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 45 minutes.
• Allow the steam to naturally release for 15 minutes, and then release the rest of the steam.
• Carefully lift the lid and transfer the meat and onions to a large bowl. Set the pressure cooker to saute.
• In a small bowl mix together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
• Add the slurry to the pot and continuously stir for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Shred the meat with two forks. Pour the sauce on top of the meat and toss to coat well. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!