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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast combines rich flavors of caramelized onions and tender beef for a cozy family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lbs Chuck Roast Boneless, marbled cut
  • 1 tbsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 medium Yellow Onions Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar Optional
  • 1 3/4 All-Purpose Flour or Gluten-Free Flour
  • 1 cup Red Wine or Beef Stock
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Fresh
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear in the hot oil for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same pot, add more olive oil if needed, then the diced onions. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and caramelize the onions for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add minced garlic, and maple syrup or brown sugar. Cook for 7-8 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle flour over onions, combine, then pour in red wine or beef stock.
  7. Return the roast to the pot, with rosemary and bay leaf.
  8. Cover and simmer, then transfer to a 300°F oven to braise for about 3 hours.
  9. After 3 hours, flip the roast and break into large pieces. Return to the oven for another 30-45 minutes.
  10. Let the pot roast rest slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This pot roast is perfect for make-ahead meals and can be refrigerated overnight to enhance flavors.

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