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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Family Dinners

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast is a family-friendly masterpiece of tender chuck roast and sweet caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Boneless Chuck Roast can substitute with bottom round or arm roast
For the Onion Mixture
  • 3 large Yellow Onions can use sweet onions or shallots
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh minced recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup brown sugar can be used as alternative
For the Braising Liquid
  • 1 cup Red Wine broth can replace for non-alcoholic option
  • 2 cups Beef Stock use homemade or low-sodium
For Cooking & Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil may substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour use cornstarch for gluten-free option
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary can use dried rosemary if needed
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf optional

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Comforting French Onion Pot Roast
  1. Pat the boneless chuck roast dry with paper towels and season both sides with fine sea salt and ground black pepper. Let sit at room temperature.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned roast for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
  3. Caramelize the sliced yellow onions in the same pot, cooking for 5 minutes over medium heat, then reduce heat and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden and sweet.
  4. Add minced garlic and maple syrup to the onions and cook for 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and mix well before adding red wine.
  5. Combine beef stock, rosemary, and bay leaf, then return the seared roast to the pot. Cover and bake at 300°F for approximately 3 hours.
  6. Turn the roast and return to the oven for an additional 30-45 minutes until fork-tender. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 36gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This pot roast is best served with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a fulfilling meal.

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