Description

This French Onion Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food—tender, juicy beef simmered low and slow in a rich onion and beef broth. It’s packed with deep, savory flavor and tastes like a French onion soup and pot roast had the best kind of dinner date. Perfect for cozy weekends or a hearty family dinner

Ingredients

3-4 lb chuck roast
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 cup dry red wine (or more beef broth)
4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

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Instructions

Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
Add sliced onions to the same pot and cook over medium heat for about 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until golden and caramelized.
Stir in the garlic, balsamic vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
Pour in the wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Add the beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Return the roast to the pot, nestling it into the onions.
Cover and cook in a 325°F (160°C) oven for 3 to 3½ hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
(Optional) To thicken the sauce slightly, remove the roast, stir in 1 tablespoon flour, and simmer on the stove for 5–10 minutes.
Shred or slice the roast and serve with the onion gravy spooned over the top.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or creamy polenta.
Leftovers are great for sandwiches the next day.
You can make this in a slow cooker—just sear the meat and caramelize onions first, then transfer everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 130mg