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French Onion Pot Roast

French Onion Pot Roast: A Cozy One-Pot Wonder to Savor

Discover the comforting flavors of French Onion Pot Roast, a savory dish perfect for family dinners and cozy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pot Roast
  • 3 lbs Boneless Chuck Roast or bottom round or arm roast as substitutes
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or any cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp Fine Sea Salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper or mixed peppercorns
  • 3 medium Yellow Onions or shallots as an alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced; garlic powder is suitable quick substitute
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or honey/brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Red Wine or beef broth for alcohol-free option
  • 2 cups Beef Stock low-sodium is preferable, or use vegetable stock
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf or dried thyme/oregano as alternatives
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary or omit if fresh isn't available

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless chuck roast dry with paper towels and season with fine sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 5-7 minutes on each side.
  3. In the same pot, reduce heat and add sliced yellow onions, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 25 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and maple syrup. Cook for an additional 8 minutes then sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Follow with beef stock, bay leaf, and rosemary. Simmer for a few minutes.
  6. Return the roast to the pot, cover with a lid, and transfer to a 300°F oven. Braise for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
  7. Remove from oven, discard bay leaf and rosemary, let the roast rest for 10 minutes, shred, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Consider adding root vegetables like carrots and potatoes for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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