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Savory French Onion Pot Roast

Savory French Onion Pot Roast is a hearty, slow-cooked beef dish with caramelized onions, red wine, and rich beef stock, perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Pot Roast

  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 lb boneless pot roast chuck
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the French Onion Mixture

  • 3 lbs yellow onions about 8 medium-large, sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free AP flour
  • 1 cup red wine or additional beef stock
  • 2 ½ cups beef stock
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Slice onions and mince garlic. Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper; prepare herbs.
  • Heat olive oil and sear the roast 4 minutes per side until browned; remove and reserve pan fond.
  • Caramelize onions and garlic in olive oil 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally; add maple syrup or brown sugar.
  • Return roast to the pot, pour onions over it, add stock, wine, rosemary, and bay leaf; cover and cook low for 8 hours until tender.
  • Remove herbs, shred beef, mix with onions, and serve over mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.