Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Comforting French Onion Pot Roast. This hearty dish combines tender beef and sweet, caramelized onions in a rich sauce, creating a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With minimal prep time and an easy cooking process, you can enjoy deep flavors without spending all day in the kitchen. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or alongside fresh crusty bread to soak up the delightful gravy. The leftovers only get better, making this pot roast a fantastic choice for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb boneless chuck roast
- 3 lbs yellow onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup red wine (or beef stock)
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and bay leaf)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear the roast until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook sliced onions until softened; stir in garlic, maple syrup, and flour until golden brown.
- Return the roast to the pot, add red wine and beef stock along with herbs. Cover and slow-cook for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 195 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pot roast (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg