Description
Indulge in this comforting French onion pot roast, featuring tender chuck roast infused with savory flavors of caramelized onions and a hint of red wine. This hearty dish is perfect for satisfying your cravings for a classic, home-cooked meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lb boneless pot roast (chuck)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Onion Sauce:
- 3 lbs yellow onions (about 8 medium-large)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free AP flour
- 1 cup red wine or more beef stock
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Season the Pot Roast: Rub the pot roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Meat: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, sear the pot roast until browned.
- Caramelize the Onions: Cook onions and garlic until caramelized, then add maple syrup and flour.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in red wine or beef stock to deglaze the pan.
- Cook the Roast: Return the meat to the pot, add stock, rosemary, and bay leaf, then simmer until tender.
Notes
- You can use a slow cooker for this recipe for even more tender meat.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less maple syrup or sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Comfort food, French onion, Pot roast, Slow cooking, Savory recipe