Description
This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast is a symphony of flavors, featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef infused with the rich sweetness of caramelized onions. Each bite is a warm embrace, with a savory broth that envelops the meat, creating a hearty and satisfying experience.
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast: 3-4 pounds, trimmed of excess fat
- Onions: 4 large, thinly sliced
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Beef Broth: 4 cups, low-sodium
- Red Wine: 1 cup, preferably a dry variety
- Thyme: 2 teaspoons, dried or 1 tablespoon fresh
- Bay Leaves: 2
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pot, add butter and sauté the sliced onions until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the roast to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3-4 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven, discard bay leaves, and let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- This pot roast can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen as it sits in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a lighter version, substitute the beef chuck with a leaner cut like sirloin, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: braising
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pot roast with broth
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
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