Description
Savory French Onion Pot Roast blends the heartiness of a classic roast with the irresistible depth of French onion soup. Slow-braised beef in a rich onion gravy, crowned with melted Gruyère cheese, makes this the ultimate comfort dinner.
Ingredients
3–4 pounds chuck roast
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 cups beef broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons flour
1.5 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat the chuck roast dry, season with salt and pepper, and coat with flour.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
3. Lower the heat. Add butter and sliced onions. Cook slowly for 30–40 minutes, stirring frequently until deeply caramelized.
4. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Sauté 1–2 minutes.
5. Deglaze with Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar, scraping browned bits from the pot.
6. Return the roast to the pot. Pour in beef broth to almost cover.
7. Cover and braise in a 300°F oven for 3 to 3.5 hours until fork-tender.
8. Uncover, top roast with shredded cheese, and broil 2–4 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.
Notes
For deeper flavor, caramelize onions slowly—don’t rush this step!
Chuck roast is preferred, but brisket or bottom round can work in a pinch.
If using a slow cooker, sear the meat and caramelize onions before transferring everything to the crock.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised, Oven
- Cuisine: American-French Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: French onion pot roast, beef roast with cheese, cozy dinners