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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast: A Cozy Family Favorite

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast is a cozy family favorite, perfect for chilly weather with tender beef and caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lb Chuck Roast Boneless chuck roast offers ideal flavor and tenderness.
  • 1 tbsp Fine Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Essential for searing.
For the Onions
  • 3 lb Yellow Onions About 8 medium to large onions.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar Helps balance flavors.
For Thickening & Flavor
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Thickening agent for gravy.
  • 1 cup Red Wine or Extra Beef Stock For deglazing.
  • 2.5 cups Beef Stock Keeps everything juicy.
For Aromatics
  • 1 sprig Rosemary Contributes aromatic depth.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Enhances complexity of flavors.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil and warm for a minute. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add more olive oil if needed, add sliced yellow onions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, then lower heat and caramelize for an additional 20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Mix in minced garlic and maple syrup (or brown sugar) and cook for 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle flour, stir well, and deglaze with red wine (or beef stock).
  4. Return the seared roast to the pot, add beef stock, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise in the oven at 300°F for 3 hours.
  5. Uncover and turn the roast over, breaking it into large pieces. Cover and braise for an additional 30-45 minutes until fork-tender. Let it cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast can be made a day in advance for deeper flavors. Refrigerate overnight and reheat before serving.

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