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French Onion Pot Roast Recipe

French Onion Pot Roast Recipe
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This French Onion Pot Roast recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hearty family meal. Tender chuck roast is braised with caramelized onions, herbs, and red wine until it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve this rich and savory pot roast over mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Chuck Roast:

  • 3 pounds chuck roast

Onion Mixture:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Season the roast: Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the roast: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  4. Caramelize onions: Add sliced onions to the pot and cook until caramelized. Stir in tomato paste and garlic.
  5. Add flour and liquids: Sprinkle flour over the onions, then pour in beef broth and red wine. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  6. Braise: Return the roast to the pot, cover, and braise in the oven for 3 to 3 ½ hours.
  7. Finish and serve: Discard herb stems, shred the roast if desired, and serve with the onion gravy.

Notes

  • Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or crusty bread.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.
  • You can substitute the wine with additional broth if preferred.

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