Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of French Onion Pot Roast, a delightful dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. This recipe features tender beef, slow-cooked to perfection, and enriched with the sweet, caramelized flavors of onions. The savory sauce and melted Gruyere cheese create a mouthwatering experience that will satisfy your cravings. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, this pot roast is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for cooks of all skill levels. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- Unsalted butter
- 4 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- Fresh garlic (6 cloves, minced)
- White grape juice (¾ cup)
- All-purpose flour (1 tablespoon)
- Beef broth (3 cups)
- Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Bay leaves (3)
- Fresh rosemary (2 sprigs)
- Fresh thyme (4 sprigs)
- Gruyere cheese (1 cup, shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Pat the chuck roast dry; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on both sides until browned; remove from pot.
- Melt butter in the same pot; add onions and cook until caramelized (25–30 minutes). Add garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with white grape juice; let reduce by half before stirring in flour.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, rosemary, and thyme; bring to a simmer.
- Return the roast to the pot; ensure it’s mostly submerged in liquid.
- Cover tightly and braise in the oven for about 3½ hours until tender.
- Remove from oven; shred beef while discarding excess fat and herbs.
- Top with Gruyere cheese; return to oven until melted (5–7 minutes).
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes or with toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg