Description
A cozy and forgiving French Onion Pot Roast that fills your home with savory aromas and offers tender, flavorful meat and caramelized onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper and pat dry.
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the roast and set aside. In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until caramelized (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add beef broth and French onion soup mix, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits.
- Return the seared roast to the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 3-4 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
For a brighter side dish, consider serving with roasted sweet potatoes or creamy mashed potatoes. Leftover roast is excellent for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pot roast, French onion, comfort food, braising, beef