Description
A nostalgic dish featuring slow-braised beef and richly caramelized onions, this French Onion Pot Roast is perfect for family gatherings and makes excellent leftovers.
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 beef broth (low sodium, divided)
- 2 cups non-alcoholic red wine alternative
- 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, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 4–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot, sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened, then add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Deglaze with 1 cup of non-alcoholic red wine, reduce by half, then stir in 2 cups of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and remaining salt and pepper. Add bay leaves.
- Return the roast to the pot, ensuring it’s nestled in the liquid. If necessary, add additional broth or water.
- Braise in a preheated oven at 325°F for 3 to 3.5 hours until tender.
- For the onions, melt butter with olive oil in a skillet and add thinly sliced onions, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly for 45 minutes to 1.5 hours until caramelized.
- Once caramelized, add flour and cook for 2–3 minutes, then gradually whisk in remaining beef broth and wine until thickened.
- Remove roast from the oven and let rest before shredding or slicing. Serve with onion sauce poured over the beef.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or with toasted baguette. This dish is freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: French onion, pot roast, comfort food, braised beef, family dinner