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Savory French Onion Pot Roast Recipe

Savory French Onion Pot Roast Recipe
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4.7 from 12 reviews

This Savory French Onion Pot Roast is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender, slow-cooked chuck roast simmered in a rich, caramelized onion and red wine sauce. Perfect for a cozy family meal, this recipe combines the deep sweetness of yellow onions with fragrant herbs and the robust taste of beef stock, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered egg noodles.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasonings

  • 3 lb boneless pot roast (chuck)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Onion and Aromatics

  • 3 lbs yellow onions (about 8 medium-large), peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar

Thickening and Liquids

  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup red wine (or additional beef stock if preferred)
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock

Herbs

  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the Pot Roast: Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the pot roast with half of the sea salt and black pepper. Carefully add the pot roast to the Dutch oven and sear on all sides until browned, about 10-12 minutes total. Transfer the roast to a plate and set aside.
  2. Slice Onions: Using a food processor fitted with a thin slicing attachment, cut the peeled onions in half and slice them thinly. Set aside.
  3. Cook Onions: Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add all sliced onions, season with remaining salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat stirring frequently until translucent and limp, about 5 minutes. Allow any liquid to evaporate.
  4. Caramelize Onions: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook onions, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until they turn a light golden color, being careful not to burn. Scrape the bottom of the pot often.
  5. Add Garlic and Maple Syrup: Stir in the finely chopped garlic and maple syrup. Cook for another 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic softens and onions caramelize further.
  6. Thicken the Sauce and Deglaze: Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well to coat. Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits. Add beef stock and stir to combine thoroughly.
  7. Combine and Simmer: Return the pot roast to the Dutch oven, ensuring it is covered by the French Onion liquid. Add the rosemary sprig and bay leaf. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  8. Slow Cook in Oven: Clamp the lid on the Dutch oven and transfer to a preheated 300°F oven. Cook undisturbed for 3 hours.
  9. Turn and Shred Roast: Remove the pot roast from the oven. Carefully turn the roast in the juices and shred it gently into pieces with two forks. Cover and return to the oven for another 30 to 45 minutes until the meat is meltingly tender.
  10. Cool and Reheat for Enhanced Flavor: Remove the Dutch oven from the oven and uncover. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate the pot roast in the same pot. Reheat before serving to deepen and develop the flavors.
  11. Serve: Serve the savory French Onion Pot Roast hot, accompanied by mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered egg noodles.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, refrigerate the roast overnight and reheat before serving.
  • If you prefer not to use wine, substitute with an equivalent amount of beef stock for a milder taste.
  • Use gluten-free all-purpose flour to make this dish gluten-free.
  • Slicing onions with a food processor attachment saves preparation time and ensures uniform slices.
  • Be careful not to burn the onions while caramelizing; stirring often is key.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: French onion pot roast, slow cooker pot roast, caramelized onion beef roast, comfort food, braised pot roast recipe

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