Description
Indulge in the warmth and rich flavors of this French Onion Pot Roast, a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This hearty recipe features tender beef simmered with caramelized onions, creating an unforgettable meal that envelops your senses. As the roast slowly braises, the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a savory experience that pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread. Ideal for any occasion, this dish is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to be served in various ways. Embrace the joy of home-cooked comfort food with this delicious pot roast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- 4 large yellow onions
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- ¾ cup white grape juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Pat dry the chuck roast and season with salt and pepper generously.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sear the roast until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes each side.
- Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pot, melt butter and add sliced onions, cooking until caramelized, about 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic; deglaze with white grape juice and let reduce by half.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme; bring to a simmer.
- Return roast to the pot, ensuring it’s mostly submerged in liquid.
- Cover tightly and braise for 3.5 hours or until tender.
- Shred beef after cooking and top with Gruyere cheese; melt under high heat for 5–7 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pot roast (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg