Description
Indulge in the warmth of our Savory French Onion Pot Roast Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers, a dish that embodies cozy dining and family gatherings. This hearty recipe features tender beef, enriched with the deep, sweet flavors of caramelized onions and aromatic herbs. As it slowly braises, your kitchen will fill with an inviting aroma that beckons everyone to the table. Perfect for meal prep or a delightful dinner, this pot roast is sure to become a family favorite, especially when served with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lb boneless chuck pot roast
- 3 lbs yellow onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 cup red apple vinegar or beef stock
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- Fresh rosemary
- Bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season the pot roast with half of the salt and pepper.
- Sear the pot roast on all sides until browned (approximately 10-12 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Slice onions using a food processor and cook them in the Dutch oven with remaining olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Caramelize onions over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Add garlic and maple syrup; cook for another 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle in flour, deglaze with apple vinegar, then add beef broth, returning the pot roast to cover it with liquid along with rosemary and bay leaf.
- Cover and braise in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 3 hours, turning halfway through until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg