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French Onion Beef Pot Roast

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A cozy, one-pot meal featuring tender beef chuck roast bathed in rich, caramelized onion flavors, perfect for chilly nights or family dinners.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast Well-marbled is best; boneless or bone-in both work.
  • 2 cups onions, sliced (about 2 large onions) — yellow or sweet onions caramelize nicely.
  • 1 cup beef broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup French onion dip Can substitute with 1/4 cup sour cream + 1/4 cup caramelized onion jam.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or another neutral oil)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
  4. Brown the roast on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side until deep brown crust forms.
  5. Remove the roast and set it on a plate. Reduce heat to medium.
  6. Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and sweet, about 20–30 minutes.
  7. Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme. Cook for about 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Return the roast to the Dutch oven. Pour in the beef broth, French onion dip, and Worcestershire sauce.
  9. Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 3–4 hours, or until fork-tender.
  10. Remove the roast and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  11. Spoon the caramelized onions and braising juices over the sliced roast and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 42gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a thicker gravy, stir 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk into the hot juices at the end. If gluten-free, check your Worcestershire label.
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