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Comforting French Onion Pot Roast

Comforting French Onion Pot Roast for Cozy Family Evenings

This Comforting French Onion Pot Roast combines tender pot roast with sweet, caramelized onions for a hearty family meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 lbs Boneless Chuck Roast Perfect for slow cooking.
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil For searing and caramelizing.
  • 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt Divided for use.
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Divided for use.
For the Onions
  • 3 lbs Yellow Onions Slice into 1/4-inch rings.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup Balancing sweetness.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour For thickening sauce.
  • 1 cup Red Wine For richness; can substitute with beef stock.
  • 2.5 cups Beef Stock Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf For flavor.
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Or 1/2 tsp dried.

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Meat Thermometer
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Roast: Pat the roast dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil and sear each side of the roast for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Caramelize the Onions: Cook sliced onions, adding salt and pepper, until golden brown.
  4. Add Flavor Components: Stir in garlic and maple syrup; then add flour and deglaze with red wine.
  5. Combine and Braise: Add beef stock, bay leaf, and rosemary, then return roast to pot and cover.
  6. Final Cook: Cook in the oven at 300°F for 3 hours.
  7. Rest and Serve: Allow roast to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe offers tips for best practices such as searing and caramelization to enhance flavors.

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