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French Onion Pot Roast

Savory French Onion Pot Roast That Melts in Your Mouth

Indulge in a heavenly French Onion Pot Roast, rich in flavors with tender beef and caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 pounds Chuck Roast Substitutions: Bottom round or arm roast
  • 3-4 medium Yellow Onions Essential for caramelization
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Red Wine Or use beef broth for a non-alcoholic option
  • 2 cups Beef Stock
For Flavoring
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Can be omitted
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the roast
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat dry the chuck roast, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven, sear roast for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Caramelize onions for about 25 minutes until golden.
  4. Add minced garlic and maple syrup, cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour.
  5. Deglaze with red wine, add beef stock, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the roast back to the pot with rosemary and bay leaf.
  7. Cover and braise in a preheated oven at 300°F for 3-4 hours.
  8. Let the roast rest for 15 minutes before shredding.
  9. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Great for meal prep and can be enjoyed as leftovers that taste even better the next day.

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