Not quite. Chuck Roast is a cut of meat from the shoulder of the animal. It is best when slow cooked because it becomes so tender. Pot Roast is a recipe that typically uses a Chuck Roast. Usually when people use the term Pot Roast they are referring to a Chuck Roast cooked in liquid with root vegetables. You can find my Pot Roast Recipe here! You can find a breakdown of all the different kinds of roasts here on the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.