Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Comforting French Onion Pot Roast, a dish that effortlessly transforms your weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed experience. This savory creation features tender beef chuck roast smothered in caramelized onions and a rich broth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With just 15 minutes of prep time and versatile cooking options, you can set it and forget it while the delicious aromas fill your kitchen. Whether served on crusty bread, alongside creamy mashed potatoes, or enjoyed as leftovers in sandwiches, this pot roast is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb boneless chuck roast
- 3 lbs yellow onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup red apple vinegar or beef stock
- 2 ½ cups beef stock
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Slice the onions thinly and mince the garlic.
- Sear the seasoned chuck roast in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, cook sliced onions and garlic until softened (15-20 minutes). Stir in maple syrup/brown sugar and flour; cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker or Instant Pot. Layer with cooked onion mixture and pour in vinegars/stock along with rosemary and bay leaf.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours (slow cooker) or high pressure for 60-70 minutes (Instant Pot). Allow natural release.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 195 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking/Pressure cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 115mg