Description
Delight in the ultimate comfort food with this French Onion Pot Roast. Tender beef chuck slow-cooked in a savory broth, enhanced by sweet caramelized onions and aromatic herbs, creates a dish that warms both heart and soul. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable experience around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook on low heat until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return the roast to the pot, cover it, and transfer to the oven. Cook for approximately 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes or crusty bread with sauce drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg