Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of our Savory French Onion Pot Roast Recipe, designed for food lovers seeking a hearty meal. This delightful dish features a succulent pot roast slowly cooked to perfection, enriched by the deep, sweet flavors of caramelized onions. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe is not only easy to make but also allows you to enjoy the delicious leftovers as it tastes even better the next day. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles for a complete experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs boneless pot roast (chuck)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lbs yellow onions (about 8 medium-large)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free AP flour
- 1 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the pot roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear the pot roast on all sides until browned (10-12 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- Slice onions using a food processor and add them to the Dutch oven with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Lower heat and caramelize onions for about 20 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and maple syrup; cook another 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over onions, then deglaze with apple vinegar before adding beef broth.
- Return the pot roast to the Dutch oven, add rosemary and bay leaf, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and slow-cook in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 3 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider using fresh herbs like thyme or oregano. This recipe can easily be adapted for gluten-free diets by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.