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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Irresistible Comforting French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Nights

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast is a hearty dish combining tender beef and caramelized onions, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lb boneless chuck roast or substitute with bottom round or arm roast
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp fine sea salt adjust based on taste preference
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper for best results, use freshly ground
For the Vegetables
  • 3 lb yellow onions slice into 1/4-inch rings
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or substitute with honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening gravy
  • 1 cup dry red wine or substitute with beef stock
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef stock for flavorful braising liquid
For the Aromatics
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same pot, sauté yellow onions for 5 minutes, then lower heat and cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Stir in freshly minced garlic and maple syrup, cooking together for 7-8 minutes, then sprinkle in all-purpose flour and stir to coat the onions.
  5. Pour in dry red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping browned bits, then add beef stock, bay leaf, and rosemary, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  6. Return the seared roast to the pot, cover tightly, and bake at 300°F for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Let the roast rest covered in its juices for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a complete meal. Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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