Description
Indulge in the warmth of Comforting French Onion Pot Roast, the ultimate cozy meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This hearty dish marries tender chuck roast with sweet caramelized onions and savory beef broth, creating a flavorful experience that satisfies every palate. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can set it to slow cook and enjoy a delicious dinner without hours of hands-on effort. Perfect for chilly evenings, this pot roast pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb boneless chuck roast
- 3 lbs yellow onions
- 1 cup red wine (or beef stock)
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- Flour
- Rosemary
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add more olive oil and cook sliced onions over medium heat until caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic, maple syrup (or brown sugar), and flour. Cook briefly until fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine or beef stock to lift any browned bits.
- Return the roast to the pot; add beef stock, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 195 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg