Description
A hearty pot roast infused with the sweet, caramelized flavor of French onion soup, making for a comforting and gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth with a splash of vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme
- ½ cup Swiss or Gruyère cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) or set slow cooker to low.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the roast and caramelize onions in the same pot for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally and sprinkling brown sugar.
- Add minced garlic and stir for an additional minute. Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pot.
- Return the roast to the pot, add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulled apart.
- Let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Add cheese if desired before serving.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes, with fresh bread, or on a bed of greens for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven, Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: French onion, pot roast, comfort food, gourmet, slow cooker
