Description
This French Onion Pot Roast recipe combines tender chuck roast with savory caramelized onions and a rich, flavorful gravy. Slow-cooked to perfection, this comforting dish is ideal for a hearty family dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Chuck Roast:
3 to 4 pounds chuck roast,
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper,
Caramelized Onions:
2 large yellow onions thinly sliced, 4 cloves garlic minced,
Flavor Enhancers:
1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional), 2 cups beef broth,
Herbs and Extras:
4 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (optional, for thickening), sliced Swiss or Gruyère cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat the chuck roast dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Roast: Brown the roast on all sides in a Dutch oven, then set it aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until caramelized, then add garlic and tomato paste.
- Deglaze and Braise: Deglaze with red wine, add Worcestershire sauce, broth, herbs. Return roast to the pot, braise in the oven.
- Shred and Thicken: Remove herbs, shred the roast, thicken gravy if desired with cornstarch slurry.
- Final Touch: Top servings with cheese, broil until melted.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, noodles, or bread.
- Red wine can be substituted with more broth.
- For a slow cooker version, caramelize onions first, then cook on low for 8 hours.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
