French Onion Pot Roast
Indulge in the comforting embrace of French Onion Pot Roast, a dish that combines tender chuck roast with sweet, caramelized onions and rich beef broth. Topped with melted Gruyère cheese, this savory meal is perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. With its enticing aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this pot roast will surely become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 3 lb chuck roast
- 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 oz sliced Gruyère cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until caramelized (15-20 minutes).
- Return the roast to the pot, add beef broth until half covers the meat, and add thyme and bay leaves.
- Cover and bake for about 3 hours or until fork-tender. Check liquid levels periodically.
- Remove from oven, preheat broiler, top with Gruyère cheese, and broil for 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, spooning onion sauce over each portion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 265g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 130mg