Savory French Onion Pot Roast
Savory French Onion Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings. This mouthwatering dish features tender beef marinated in a rich, flavorful broth with sweet caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately six people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lb boneless chuck roast
- 3 lbs yellow onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup red apple vinegar or additional beef stock
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- Fresh rosemary
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the pot roast with half of the salt and pepper.
- Sear the pot roast on all sides for about 10-12 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Slice onions using a food processor; add them to the Dutch oven with remaining olive oil and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, stir occasionally, and caramelize onions for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add chopped garlic and maple syrup; cook for an additional 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over onions, deglaze with apple vinegar, then stir in beef stock.
- Return the pot roast to the pot, add rosemary and bay leaf, simmer briefly before covering and placing in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C).
- Braise undisturbed for about 3 hours until tender; allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg