Description
Indulge in the warmth of a savory French onion pot roast, a delightful dish that marries tender beef with richly caramelized onions. This hearty recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, allowing you to savor mouthwatering flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. With an easy hands-off cooking method, the oven does all the work, filling your home with irresistible aromas. Serve it over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside toasted baguette slices for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 to 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¾ cup white grape juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh herbs: bay leaves, rosemary, thyme
- 1 cup freshly shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C).
- Dry the chuck roast and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef in olive oil until golden brown on both sides; set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter and caramelize onions until golden.
- Add garlic and deglaze with white grape juice; reduce by half.
- Stir in flour, then add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce along with herbs.
- Return the beef to the pot, ensuring it's mostly submerged in liquid.
- Cover and braise in the oven for about three-and-a-half hours.
- Increase oven temperature to 400°F (204°C) and shred the beef when done.
- Top with Gruyere cheese and melt in the oven for about five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 210 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg