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French Onion Pot Roast

A savory pot roast infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup, slow-cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables
  • 3 pounds chuck roast trimmed and tied
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 cup dry white wine optional
  • 2 teaspoons thyme dried
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Garnish
  • 1 cup gruyère cheese shredded
  • 1 bag French baguette sliced for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Roast
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the roast and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In the slow cooker, place the seared roast. Add caramelized onions, minced garlic, beef broth, white wine, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Cook the Roast
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with shredded gruyère cheese on top of the meat and toasted baguette slices on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the broth before cooking.

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