Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of our French Onion Pot Roast. This hearty dish features tender chuck roast simmered with sweet caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and a rich beef broth, all topped with gooey Gruyère cheese on crispy baguette slices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this one-pot wonder is sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla), sliced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 4 slices baguette, toasted
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- Add sliced onions to the pot and sauté until translucent and slightly caramelized (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in beef broth and fresh thyme, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the roast to the pot, cover tightly, and simmer on low for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, top the roast with toasted baguette slices and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Cover until cheese melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine or your favorite aromatic herbs like rosemary. Customize with vegetables such as carrots or potatoes for a heartier meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.