Description
Savory French Onion Pot Roast is a tender roast slow-cooked in a rich, French onion-inspired broth with caramelized onions and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this one-pot meal is both comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients
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3-4 lb beef chuck roast
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
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1 cup beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening the gravy)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in the hot pot for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the roast and set aside.
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Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
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Stir in the garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the French onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
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Return the seared roast to the pot, making sure it’s nestled into the onion mixture. Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
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Roast for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the flavors have melded together.
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Optional: For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry, then stir it into the pot roast juices and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
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Remove the roast from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with the onion gravy, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
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For a more robust flavor, try adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or a dash of hot sauce to the broth.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
- This pot roast can also be cooked in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours if you prefer a hands-off method.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Braised
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
