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French Onion Pot Roast

Savory French Onion Pot Roast: Comfort Food for Your Table

This French Onion Pot Roast offers comforting flavors and minimal effort, making it a perfect family-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lbs Boneless Chuck Roast Can substitute with bottom round or arm roast.
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil For searing.
  • 1 Tbsp Fine Sea Salt Kosher salt can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Onions and Sauce
  • 4 medium Yellow Onions Sweet onions can be used as an alternative.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup Optional.
  • 2 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour Can use cornstarch for gluten-free.
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Stock Vegetable stock is a lighter alternative.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Fresh is best.
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary Dried rosemary can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Red Wine Use beef stock instead for a non-alcoholic version.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  3. Add sliced onions to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften, then caramelize for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and maple syrup, cooking for an additional 7-8 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the onions, then gradually stir in red wine, beef stock, rosemary, and bay leaf, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  6. Nestle the seared roast back in the pot, cover, and bake in a preheated oven at 300°F for 3 hours.
  7. After 3 hours, check the roast for tenderness; if not fork-tender, cover and return to the oven for another 30-45 minutes.
  8. Let the roast rest in the sauce for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This pot roast is perfect for make-ahead meals, and leftovers can be enjoyed in various dishes such as tacos or with mashed potatoes.

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