Comforting French Onion Pot Roast
Ingredients
For the Pot Roast
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine or extra broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
For Serving
- Crusty bread or mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Pat the beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add sliced onions with a pinch of salt; cook 15-20 minutes until deeply caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic for 1 minute, then sprinkle in flour and stir 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with white wine, scraping browned bits. Add beef broth, Worcestershire, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer.
- Return roast to pot, cover, and braise in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 2.5-3 hours until fork-tender. Shred or slice beef.
- Preheat broiler. Top with shredded Gruyère cheese and broil 2-4 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Benefits (per serving)
- High in protein (45g+) from beef for muscle maintenance and satiety.
- Caramelized onions provide antioxidants, vitamin C, and prebiotic fiber for gut health.
- Rich in iron, B12, and zinc from beef to support energy and immunity.
- Moderate carbs; pair with veggies for balanced nutrition.