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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Family Nights

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast combines tender beef and caramelized onions for a cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Use bottom round or arm roast as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Fine Sea Salt Adjust to your liking.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground.
For the Onions
  • 4 large Yellow Onions Slice them thin for best caramelization.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can be swapped with vegetable oil.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Red Wine A dry red.
  • 2 cups Beef Stock Substitute with vegetable stock if desired.
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Skip for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Optional.
For Seasoning
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Use dried version if fresh isn’t available.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels, and season all sides with fine sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned roast, searing for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned. Remove roast and set aside.
  3. Add sliced yellow onions to the pot, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and maple syrup, cooking for an additional 7-8 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over onions and mix well. Pour in red wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
  6. Return seared roast to the pot, add beef stock and herbs. Cover and braise in a preheated oven at 300°F for 3 hours.
  7. After 3 hours, check the roast for tenderness. If needed, cook for another 30-45 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from the oven, let the roast rest in the sauce for 10-15 minutes before shredding.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve the pot roast over creamy mashed potatoes or noodles for a complete meal.

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