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French Onion Pot Roast

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This French Onion Pot Roast combines tender beef with rich caramelized onions and savory herbs for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for any dinner occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb beef chuck roast
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized, about 30-40 minutes.
  4. Remove half the onions and set aside for garnish.
  5. Add minced garlic to the pot with remaining onions and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper, then sear it in the pot on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  7. Remove the roast and sprinkle flour over the caramelized onions, stirring to cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  8. Slowly add beef broth and white wine, stirring to deglaze the pot and thicken the sauce.
  9. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, and return the roast to the pot.
  10. Cover and place in the preheated oven; cook for 3 to 3 ½ hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  11. Remove roast and let rest; discard bay leaves.
  12. Serve the roast topped with reserved caramelized onions and spoon the onion gravy over the meat.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving or serve with crusty bread to soak up the rich onion gravy.

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