French Onion Pot Roast

Name: French Onion Pot Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients: 3 lb chuck roast; 4 large onions, sliced; 3 tbsp butter; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1 tbsp thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; Gruyère cheese (optional for serving)

The rich, caramelized flavors of French Onion Soup meet tender pot roast. A comforting, savory masterpiece.

Details

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

British

Classic Cottage Pie

American

Classic Comfort Meatloaf

Ingredients

3 lb chuck roast
4 large onions, sliced
3 tbsp butter
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 tbsp thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Gruyère cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2

Season roast generously. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove.
3

Add butter and onions to pot. Cook slowly for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
4

Deglaze with wine.
5

Add broth, thyme, bay leaves, and Worcestershire.
6

Return roast to pot. Cover tightly.
7

Braise in oven for 3 hours until fork-tender.
8

Serve with gravy and melted cheese if desired.