Savory French Onion Pot Roast (Print)
Tender beef roast braised with golden onions, red wine, garlic, and herbs for rich, comforting flavor.
# Ingredients:
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1.4 kg boneless beef chuck pot roast
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1.4 kg yellow onions (about 8 medium-large), thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or brown sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
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240 ml red wine or additional beef stock
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600 ml beef stock
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 bay leaf
# Steps:
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Preheat a Dutch oven over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the beef roast with half the salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until evenly browned, approximately 10–12 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
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Slice onions thinly using a food processor or knife. Add remaining olive oil to the Dutch oven, add onions, and season with the rest of the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are translucent and limp, about 5 minutes. Continue cooking on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until onions are lightly golden.
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Add garlic and maple syrup to the onions. Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic softens and onions are further caramelized.
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Sprinkle flour over onions and mix thoroughly. Deglaze the pot with wine, scraping up any browned bits, then stir in the beef stock until combined.
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Return the seared beef to the Dutch oven. Add rosemary and bay leaf. Heat to a simmer over medium-high.
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Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the oven. Cook undisturbed for 3 hours. Afterward, carefully flip the roast in the liquid, shredding into a few pieces. Cover and continue roasting 30–45 minutes, until the beef is extremely tender.
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Remove the pot from the oven and uncover. Allow to cool slightly before serving. For deeper flavor, cool completely, refrigerate in the cooking juices, and reheat before serving. Accompany with mashed potatoes, polenta, or buttered egg noodles.
# Notes:
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This dish improves in flavor when made ahead and reheated, allowing the aromatics to develop fully.
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Leftovers freeze well and can provide another meal at a later date.