Name: French Onion Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3-4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, well trimmed; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups low sodium beef broth, divided; 2 cups non-alcoholic red wine; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 4 large yellow onions, about 3 pounds, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Description

A cozy and flavorful French Onion Pot Roast that combines tender beef with rich caramelized onions for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, well trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low sodium beef broth, divided
2 cups non-alcoholic red wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
4 large yellow onions, about 3 pounds, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the roast until browned on all sides.
Sauté chopped onion for 5-7 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in non-alcoholic wine and simmer until reduced, then stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, and remaining seasonings.
Add the roast back to the pot, covering it with braising liquid and simmer.
Transfer to a preheated oven and braise for 3 to 3.5 hours until tender.
In another pot, caramelize thinly sliced onions with butter, sugar, salt, and pepper for about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, then add remaining broth and wine, simmering until thick.
After the roast is tender, let it rest, then shred or slice it and serve with the onion sauce over the beef, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Allow the roast to rest before shredding to ensure the juices redistribute. Caramelized onions are the star of the dish!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 210 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Braising
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: pot roast, French onion, comfort food, beef, slow-cooked