Savory French Onion Pot Roast
Savory French Onion Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef chuck roast and caramelized onions in a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that evoke warm memories. With minimal prep and an easy cooking process, you’ll have a hearty meal ready to impress your guests or enjoy during cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Remove the roast and add sliced onions to the skillet, cooking until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- In a Dutch oven, place the seared roast, top with onions, and pour in beef broth, red wine, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover tightly and roast in the oven for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing; serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating carrots or mushrooms into the pot. This dish can be made ahead of time; flavors deepen when it sits overnight in the refrigerator.