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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast – A Family Favorite Delight

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast combines savory beef and sweet onions for a hearty meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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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: Beef
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast A flavorful cut with good marbling.
  • 2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adds a fresher flavor.
For the Onions
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Used for searing and caramelizing.
  • 3 large Yellow Onions Primary flavor base.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced or use garlic powder.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup/Brown Sugar Optional, for sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour/Gluten-Free Flour Thickens the sauce.
  • 1 cup Red Wine For deglazing; replace with beef broth if needed.
  • 4 cups Beef Stock Savory braising liquid.
For Flavoring
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Aromatic herb.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Comforting French Onion Pot Roast
  1. Preheat your Dutch oven over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  2. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear for 10-12 minutes until browned.
  3. Remove the roast from the Dutch oven and set aside to rest.
  4. Sauté sliced yellow onions in the Dutch oven for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and caramelize onions for another 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and sweetener, cooking for 7-8 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Sprinkle flour over onions and then pour in red wine for deglazing the pot.
  8. Return the seared roast to the pot with rosemary and bay leaf.
  9. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise in a preheated oven at 300°F for 3 hours.
  10. Turn the roast and continue cooking for an additional 30-45 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For best results, let the roast rest before slicing to redistribute juices. This dish can be made ahead for richer flavors.

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